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Computer Hardware and Architecture, 4 credits
Datorteknik, 4 hp
TSEA82
Main field of study
Computer Science and Engineering Electrical EngineeringCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Anders NilssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Tomas SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 34 hRecommended self-study hours: 73 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical EngineeringCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
To fully appreciate the course you should be able to perform simple programming in any high level language.Intended learning outcomes
The course provides a technical base on how simple processors work and are programmed at the lowest level. The laboratory work shall through experimental implementation of a computer system provide practical knowledge in applying abstract models and troubleshooting methodology. The laboratory work shall also include practicing the ability to work in groups. Data sheets and manuals in English practice to communicate in foreign languages.
After the course you should be able to:
- (i) Program a processor at the lowest level.
- (ii) Use addressing modes and interrupt handling.
- (iii) Make calculations using binary arithmetic.
- (iv) Understand how a simple computer system is built.
- (v) Describe the processor's unifying role in a computer system.
- (vi) Troubleshoot software and hardware.
- (vii) Read and understand data sheets.
- (viii) Use a processor's input and output devices.
- (ix) Contribute to the discussion and results in a lab group.
(Numeral refers to the corresponding comment field in IUAE matrix.)
Course content
Binary arithmetic: Numberrepresentations, integers and floating point numbers. Arithmetic-logic operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, shift.
Assembly programming: Instructions, addressing modes, interrupt. A/D-conversion.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of lectures, laborations (4h each) and a lesson.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 4 credits | U, G |
The laboratory exercises test the student's ability to write and verify assembly programs in close connexion with hardware. All laboratory exercises, and an individual task, must be fulfilled to pass the lab assignment examination.
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GDepartment
Institutionen för systemteknikDirector of Studies or equivalent
Tomas SvenssonExaminer
Anders NilssonCourse website and other links
http://www.isy.liu.se/edu/kurs/TSEA82/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 34 hRecommended self-study hours: 73 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Clements, Alan, The Principles of Computer Hardware Oxford University Press
Other
Lecture notes. Laboratory papers.
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 4 credits | U, G |
The laboratory exercises test the student's ability to write and verify assembly programs in close connexion with hardware. All laboratory exercises, and an individual task, must be fulfilled to pass the lab assignment examination.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Clements, Alan, The Principles of Computer Hardware Oxford University Press
Other
Lecture notes. Laboratory papers.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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