Computer Architecture
| Title | ΑΡΧΙΤΕΚΤΟΝΙΚΗ ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΤΩΝ / Computer Architecture |
| Code | ΗΥΕ202 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Siozios |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40003078 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600178549
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600178549
- At the Website of the School: https://www.physics.auth.gr/courses/237
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=9851
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
- Study the building blocks from a computer system.
- Study the computer organization.
- Design and evaluate alternative computer architectures.
- Explore new architectural design concepts.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to the structure, organization, operation and evaluation of the computer systems, Arithmetic data, Floating point arithmetic, Types of data, Types of Instructions, Addressing modes, CISC-RISC architectures, Central Processing Unit, Data path, Arithmetic Logic Unit, Register file, Control unit, Microprogramming, Nanoprogramming, Memory system, Memory technologies, Memory hierarchy, Cache memory, Main memory, Input-output procedure, Interconnection system, Synchronous-asynchronous buses, Arbitration, Interrupts, Direct Memory Access.
Keywords
Computer architecture, performance evaluation
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
- Teaching using a video projector.
- Demonstration (programming) in a microprocessor emulator.
- Communication with students through the E-learning platform, e-mail and website.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 117 | ||||
| Exams | 3 | ||||
| Total | 120 |
Student Assessment
Description
Assignments, intermediate test and final exam.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
"Η ΑΡΧΙΤΕΚΤΟΝΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΤΩΝ", ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΟΣ,NIKOΛΟΣ
"ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗ & ΑΡΧΙΤΕΚΤΟΝΙΚΗ ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΤΩΝ", W. STALLINGS,ΤΖΙΟΛΑ
Last Update
07-11-2020
