Course title
Y00450003
Computer Architecture

 YAMAZAKI Kenichi Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Department of Design Engineering E E 専門分野の知識・技術を継続的・自主的に修得して、意匠・設計力を身に付け、それらを応用して課題を解決できる。
Purpose of class
The purpose is to understand the computer architecture to utilize computers efficiently.
Course description
The course deals with the basic architecture of computer and data processing mechanisms at the micro-structure level.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the hardware of computer
  2. Understand how software is executed on top of computer hardware.
  3. Understand the relationship between software and hardware, and how software is affected by hardware and vice versa.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 mid-term exam. term-end exam. Total.
1. 20% 30% 50%
2. 10% 15% 25%
3. 10% 15% 25%
Total. 40% 60% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Mid-term examination: 40%
Term-end examination: 60%
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Computer architecture Understand the syllabus in detail. 90minutes
2. CPU (1) micro-level structure and instruction set Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
3. CPU (2) data path Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
4. CPU (3) pipeline and advanced techniques Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
5. cache Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
6. interrupt Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
7. input and output
Mid-term examination 		Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
8. memory Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
9. hard disk and its reliability Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
10. OS (1) file system Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
11. OS (2) virtual memory Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
12. OS (3) process manager Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
13. Networking (LAN) Solve the problems in the handout 90minutes
14. Term-end examination Solve the all problems in the all handouts 90minutes
Total. - - 1260minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
No
Prerequisites
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • After the class (16:40-).
    Other office hours will be shown in the first lecture.
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 problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable He designed a computer architecture in the company’s laboratory.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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