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| Course title | Computer Architecture |
| Course code | InfT4031 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 3 |
| Total Hours in Course | 81 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 16 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 16 |
| Independent study hours | 49 |
| Date of course confirmation | 25/10/2022 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Computer Systems and Data Science |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. sc. ing., prof. Vitālijs Osadčuks |
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| Prior knowledge | |
| DatZ1004, Introduction in Computer Studies DatZ1009, Introduction to Programming I DatZ1010, Introduction to Programming II DatZ2055, Computer Hardware I DatZ2056, Computer Hardware II Fizi1003, Basic Physics Mate2010, Discrete Mathematics |
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| Course abstract | |
| The aim of the course is to introduce students to multilevel computer organization and architecture using a bottom-up approach, dividing the main course topics according to the levels of modern computer organization. In the context of multi-level computer organization, the structure, functionality, and development trends of various processors and memories are examined, with an emphasis on the levels of electronics, digital logic, microarchitecture, and instruction set. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Knowledge of modern computer operation in the context of multi-level computer architecture and organization, the basics of computer operation at the level of electronics and digital logic - test 1, homework 1, 2;
Able to apply the general principles of computer architecture and organization to different types of computers, regardless of their application and performance. 2nd test, 3rd homework; Acquired skills in compiling low-level programs and using the features of computer hardware to increase the efficiency of the software, test 3. |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 1 Design of logic circuits using Boolean algebra laws and Karnaugh map (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson).
2 Unsigned and signed integers – definition and arithmetic, floating point numbers (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 3 Creation of combination logic circuits in the logic circuit simulator (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 4 Creating a series of logic circuits (coders, decoders, adders, shifters, multiplexers) in a logic circuit simulator (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 5 Test 1 (1 hour). 6 Operation of arithmetic logic unit in a logic circuit simulator (2 lectures, 1 practical lesson). 7 Micro-architecture level (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 8 Test 2 (1 hour). 9 MIC-1 virtual machine. Interpreting the machine code in the processor microstore (2 lectures, 1 practical lesson). 10 Java MIC-2 virtual machine analysis in a logic circuit simulator (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 11 Java virtual machine byte-code program (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 12 Introduction to MASM32 assembler, assembly language program structure, assembly process (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 13 Simple assembly language program, debugging the assembly program (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 14 Conditional, unconditional branching, cycles (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 15 Data input and output, working with symbol strings, calling functions. Using assembly programms in managed code (1 lecture, 1 practical lesson). 16 Test 3 (2 hours). |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| 1. Completion of homeworks.
2. Sucessfull completion of 3 tests • Test: “Computer structured multilevel organization, levels of electronics and digital logic”. • Test: “Microarchitecture and instruction set levels”. • Test: "MASM32 programming". The exam can be taken if: • all homeworks have been successfully completed, all tests have been successfully passed; • the total number of missed lectures does not exceed 20% of the total number; • the exam is taken orally. If the total number of missed lectures exceeds the limit of 20% of the total number, a summary of the missed lectures must be presented in hand-written form. |
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| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| 3 homeworks:
• Logic circuit modeling and simulation in LogiSim environment • Synthesis of arithmetic logic unit • IJVM MIC-1 assembly programming |
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| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| The evaluation of the study course is possible in a cumulative form - the average mark from 3 homeworks and 3 tests, if it is at least 7 after rounding to an integer. The maximum possible mark for homework and tests is 9. If the mark is less than 7 or if the student wants a higher mark, an exam must be taken. The exam is oral, a total of 4 questions on tickets. | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 1.Tanenbaum A. S. Structured Computer Organization. 6th-edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2013. 800 p. | |
| Further reading | |
| 1. Baums A. Datoru arhitektūra un organizācija. Rīga: [autorizdevums] Veiters korporācija, 2010. 236 lpp.
2. Greivulis J., Raņķis I. Iekārtu vadības elektroniskie elementi un mezgli. Rīga: Avots, 1998. 288 lpp. 3. Journal “Microprocessors and Microsystems”. ISSN-0141-9331. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts: 15.10.2022.]. Pieejams: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/microprocessors-and-microsystems |
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| Periodicals and other sources | |
| Journal “Microprocessors and Microsystems”. ISSN-0141-9331. [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01419331/35 | |
| Notes | |
| Compulsory course of ITF academic bachelor study program “Computer Management and Computer Science”. | |