Course title
G0903000
Computer Architecture

 premachandra chinthaka Click to show questionnaire result at 2017
Course description
This course grants a knowledge on computer hardware structure, specially internal processing steps of the processor.
Purpose of class
To understand the structure of the computer processor and its internal implementing structure.
Goals and objectives
  1. Granting a knowledge about the latest computers
  2. Understanding the internal calculation process of a computer
  3. Understanding the processor and basics of instruction execution
  4. Granting a knowledge on overall structure of the computer
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Basic explanation of the computer architecture Subject guidance and introduction on latest computers 105minutes
2. Representation of the number Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes

n-ary number
Complement representation 		45minutes
Fixed-point notation
Floating-point notation 		60minutes
3. Binary arithmetic Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
Adding and subtracting
Multiplication/division 		105minutes
4. Error of
Numerical calculation 		Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
The type of error
Evaluation of error 		105minutes
5. Combinational circuit(1) Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
Simplification of boolean equation
Adder 		105minutes
6. Combinational circuit(2) Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
Encoder
Decoder
7-segment display 		105minutes
7. Order circuit Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
Register
Counter 		105minutes
8.
Mid-semester exam 		試験勉強
Study for exam 		200minutes
Mid-semester exam 60minutes
Discussion on exam questions 45minutes
9. Processor explanation(1) Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
Processor structure
Basic functions of processor
General purpose computer and special purpose computer 		105minutes
10. Processor explanation(2) 教科書の該当箇所を予習すること
Read the relevant pages of the text book 		60minutes
Circuit structure of processor
Circuit structure of execution unit
Circuit structure of arithmetic execution unit 		60minutes
Control unit
Internal circuit connection of processor
Connection with external units 		45minutes
11. Instruction type and format Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
Type of instructions
Format of instructions
operand 		105minutes
12. Instruction execution Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
Stream of instruction execution
Reading of instructions
Execution of operation and storing 		105minutes
13. Computer peripherals and Operating systems Read the relevant pages of the text book 60minutes
Input / output device
Interfaces
Operating systems 		105minutes
14. Final exam Study for final exam 200minutes
Final exam 60minutes
Discussion on exam questions and continuing about operating systems 45minutes
Total. - - 2530minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 中間試験 期末試験 レポート課題 Total.
1. 10% 10% 8% 28%
2. 8% 8% 8% 24%
3. 8% 8% 8% 24%
4. 8% 8% 8% 24%
Total. 34% 34% 32% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Assignments:20%, Mid-semester exam: 40%, Final exam: 40%
Pass mark:60%
Textbooks and reference materials
Will be aanounced
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of digital circuits is necessary
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Office hours: 10.40am-12.40pm Tuesday
    E mail to: chintaka[at]sic.shibaura-it.ac.jp
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
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