Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, students will be able to
1) Explain how numerical data is expressed in a computer.
2) Explain the mechanism of an arithmetic operation circuit.
3) Explain the mechanism of execution control of an instruction.
Rubric
| Ideal Level of Achievement | Standard Level of Achievement | Unacceptable Level of Achievement) |
Overview. | Can explain the concept of computer architecture almost perfectly.
| Can explain the concept of computer architecture correctly.
| Can't explain the concept of computer architecture correctly.
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Instruction. | Can explain the execution control of an instruction almost perfectly.
| Can explain the execution control of an instruction correctly.
| Can't explain the execution control of an instruction correctly.
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Memory. | Can explain the memory architecture almost perfectly.
| Can explain the memory architecture correctly.
| Can't explain the memory architecture correctly.
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Assigned Department Objectives
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Teaching Method
Outline:
Students learn about computer architecture with a focus on the following :.
1) Positioning of Computational principles for Neumann computers.
2) A method of configuring a processor of a computer and a memory thereof.
Style:
Lectures led by teacher.
Notice:
Can take makeup exam in need aid up to maximum of 60 points.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
2nd Semester |
3rd Quarter |
1st |
Syllabus description. History of the computer.
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Can explain the history of computers.
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2nd |
Data Words Number representation : decimal digits.
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Can explain how to represent a decimal digit.
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3rd |
Number representation : binary digits.
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Can explain how to represent a binary digit.
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4th |
Arithmetic shift, code extension, and address calculation.
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Can explain arithmetic shifts, code extensions, and address calculations.
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5th |
Floating point number.
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Can explain floating point numbers.
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6th |
An instruction word configuration (1).
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Can explain instructions and operands.
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7th |
An instruction word configuration (2).
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Can explain type of instruction and addressing format.
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8th |
Semester mid-term exam.
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Midterm examination.
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4th Quarter |
9th |
Arithmetic circuit configuration : summing circuits.
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Can explain binary adder.
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10th |
Arithmetic circuit configuration : multiplication circuit.
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Can explain binary multiplier.
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11th |
Arithmetic circuit configuration : pipelining.
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Can explain the arithmetic pipeline process.
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12th |
Execution control of instructions.
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Can explain the execution control of an instruction.
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13th |
Memory system configuration.
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Can explain how to make memory systems faster.
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14th |
Configuration of input / output system.
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Can explain the control of the input / output device.
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15th |
Semester final exam.
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Terminal examination.
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16th |
Return and explanation of the final exam.
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Return of the final exam.
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Midterm exam | Final exam | Submissions. | Behavior | Portfolio | Other | Total |
Subtotal | 25 | 50 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Basic Ability | 25 | 50 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Technical Ability | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interdisciplinary Ability | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |