Computer Architecture I
7.5 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1DT016
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1DT016
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Computer Science G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 3 November 2008
- Responsible department
- Department of Information Technology
Entry requirements
Algebra I, Algorithms and Data Structures I or the equivalent.
Content
The von Neumann architecture. Machine instructions and addressing. The CPU, including pipeline techniques and the control unit Microprogramming. Memory technology and structure. I/O, interrupt systems, direct memory access. External units. Assembler programming. Orientation about alternative architectures.