Presentation and report only on mainframe computersNo need of proposal
ITSU1001 Introduction to Computer Systems and Networking Group Assignment ITSU1001 Introduction to Computers Systems and Networking Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 2 Weightage and Due Dates: Group Assignment Proposal – Session 5 - Weightage 4% Group Assignment Report – Session 11 - Weightage 8% Group Assignment Presentation – Session 12 - Weightage 8% Objective(s) The purpose of this assignment is to enable students to work in teams to review and propose a suitable computer system configuration for an organization within an industry. This task will help the students to expand their thinking through reading and sharing ideas. Learning Outcomes The purpose of assignment is to assess students on the following Learning Outcomes: LO2 Identify the components and describe the functions of computer hardware and peripherals LO4 Critically analyse the system requirements and demonstrate installation, configuration, and maintenance of PC workstations, different Windows OS and SOHO networks LO5 Apply problem solving approach in adopting appropriate troubleshooting techniques and tools to effectively and efficiently resolve PC, OS, network connectivity and security issues LO6 Practice and act in accordance with ICT industry standards and correct safety procedures LO7 Communicate professionally and present work in various forms effectively within small groups Assignment Details Background In this modern-day computer system is used everywhere, example at Home, Business, Networking, Real-time, Communication. At home the computer systems are used for normal works like for study, searching information on internet, playing games etc, for that we don’t require a high-speed computer. Computer systems are inevitable in today’s competitive business world. There are different types of computer system: Personal computer, Workstation, Minicomputer, Mainframe and Supercomputer. They operate in various environments such as real time and networking to name a few. ITSU1001 Introduction to Computers Systems and Networking Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 3 Requirements For this assignment, the students will work in teams of maximum of three (3) members to review and propose a suitable computer system configuration for a chosen organization. Students may propose a mainframe, supercomputer, cluster, client-server or any other system depending on the requirements and budget limitations of the organization. Upon selecting the organization within an industry, students are required to present their findings through the following: 1. Group Assignment Proposal b. Group Assignment Presentation. 3. Group Assignment Report Group Assignment Proposal The recommended structure for the project proposal is as follows: • Introduction • Detailed description of the system requirements of the chosen organization (250 words) • Concise description of the proposed system (100 words) • Project Schedule – Timeline for the completion of this project • Conclusion • Reference Group Assignment Presentation Each team’s presentation is expected to take between 15 minutes and 20 minutes. All team members must contribute almost equally to the presentation, and each team member's contribution must be clearly indicated in the presentation plan that is submitted to the lecturer. The recommended structure for the project presentation is as follows: ▪ Introduce your team members and the background of the chosen organization and industry ▪ Chosen organization’s computer system requirements ▪ Present the proposed system configuration ▪ Reasons for your choice of this system configuration ▪ Summary of Cost breakdown ITSU1001 Introduction to Computers Systems and Networking Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 4 ▪ Conclude your presentation by summing up and giving time for questions ▪ Reference Group Assignment Report The final project report will take the form of an academic report of approximately 1500 words not including references. Your report should present as a collective effort, not a series of submissions by various team members. It is expected to FLOW as one document. Each team member’s contribution should be clearly identified in the report, with a notation about which section he/she wrote about. The structure of your final project report should include the following: • Executive Summary • Table of Contents • Introduction - Provide a general overview of the purpose this report (100 words) • Industry background - Review the industry domain of your chosen organization and provide a brief review of the industry environment (100 words) • Chosen organization’s computer system requirements (250 words) ▪ Review three (3) different system configurations available in the market; include advantages and disadvantages of these systems ▪ Detailed chosen system configuration – Hardware, Software and Networking specifications (Propose an appropriate system configuration for the chosen organization from the systems that you have reviewed) ▪ Justification for this specific system choice (250 words) ▪ System installation guidelines • Detailed cost analysis - Cost breakdown of individual system components • Recommended System maintenance tasks • System Troubleshooting – include any two system troubleshooting techniques • ICT standards and safety procedures • Conclusion - Summarize your report and provide any recommendations (100 words) • Reference list Submissions Each group is required to submit a single proposal, report and presentation PPTs via the given link on LMS. Each team member's contribution must be clearly indicated in all submissions. Use 1.5 ITSU1001 Introduction to Computers Systems and Networking Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 5 spacing with a 12-point Time New Roman font. Referencing of sources is mandatory and must be in the IEEE style. Note that this will be a turn-it-in drop box and as such you will be provided with a similarity score. This will be taken into account when grading the assignment. If your similarity score is high you can re-submit your report, but re-submissions are only allowed up to the due date. If you submit your assignment after the due date and time re-submissions will not be allowed. Late Submission All work is due by the due date and time. Late submissions will be penalized at the rate of 10% per day including weekends. Marking Criteria/Rubric Refer to the attached marking guide. Feedback Feedback will be supplied through LMS. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the presentation of the expressed thought or work of another person as though it is one's own without properly acknowledging that person. You must not allow other students to copy your work and must take care to safeguard against this happening. Note that incidents of plagiarism will be penalized as per the HE policies. ITSU1001 Introduction to Computers Systems and Networking Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 6 Group Assignment Proposal - 20 Marks Marking Criteria Task Description Marks Introduction & Conclusion This section should include - a few sentences which provide an outline the purpose of the report - Summarize the report 3 System requirement description Detailed description of the computer system requirements of the chosen organization 5 System configuration Overview of the proposed system configuration 3 Project Schedule Timeline for completing the project 2 Report Layout The report style, structure, layout and spelling/grammar 5 References IEEE Style 2 ITSU1001 Introduction to Computers Systems and Networking Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 7 Group Assignment Presentation - 30 Marks Marking Criteria Task Description Marks Organization - Information is presented in a logical sequence - There is an obvious introduction and conclusion of the presentation - Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the project well, and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation 5 Content Overview of the; - Chosen organization’s computer system requirements - Proposed system configuration - Justification for your choice of this system configuration - Summary of Cost breakdown - Presentation contains accurate information - Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made reflect well their relative importance 10 Presentation - Team members maintain good eye contact with the audience and is appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around, etc.) - Speaker uses a clear, audible voice. Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth - Good language skills and pronunciation are used - Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits - Information was well communicated 5 Visual aids - Presentation is prepared well with informative, effective and relevant content - Not distracting the audience - Followed academic style - Style, structure, layout and spelling/grammar - Reference 5 Reference IEEE Style 5 ITSU1001 Introduction to Computers Systems and Networking Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 8 Group Assignment Report - 50 Marks Marking Criteria Task Description Marks Introduction & Conclusion - a general overview of the purpose this report - - Summarize your report and provide any recommendations 5 Industry background Review the industry domain of your chosen organization and provide a brief review of the industry environment 3 System requirement description Concise description of the computer system requirements of the chosen organization 2 Computer System configuration comparison Review three (3) different system configurations available in the market; include advantages and disadvantages of these systems 10 Detailed chosen system configuration Hardware, Software and Networking specifications (Propose an appropriate system configuration for the chosen organization from the systems that you have reviewed) 5 Justification for this specific system choice Describe the reasons for choosing this specific system configuration 5 Detailed cost analysis Cost breakdown of individual system components 5 System Installation Maintenance Discuss your system: - installation guidelines - maintenance tasks - related ICT standards and safety procedures - trouble shooting techniques (2) 10 Report Layout The academic report style, structure, layout and spelling/grammar 3 Reference IEEE Style 2