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Computers Architecture

Study level Bachelor
ECTS credits 2
Study forms Hybrid or fully online
Module aims To give an introductory view of computer construction, architecture and operation.
Pre-requirements Motivation to learn how computers operate.
Learning outcomes After completing this module, the student:
- knows the concept of computer operation
- knows computer architectures
- understands the functionality of processor and computer components and their purpose in the system
- can explain the role of elements of modern computers
Topics 1. Elements of computer: processor, memory, peripherals, interconnections (buses)
2. Principles of computer operation: instruction execution, cycles of operation (clock, machine, instruction cycle), addressing, address space
3. Elements of processors: registers, instruction processor, execution processor
4. Architectures of processors: RISC, CISC, SISD, SIMD, MIMD
5. Architectures of computers: von Neumann (Princeton), Harvard, Mixed, connection of I/O devices (memory mapped, separate)
6. Other features: stack, function call, interrupts, DMA
7. Methods of increasing the efficiency: cache memory, pipeline, super scaling, multithreading, multi-core
Type of assessment Evaluation test
Blended learning Student can attend classes or self-learn with video and reading materials provided.
References to literature
Lab equipment
Virtual lab
MOOC course https://multiasm.eu/mooc/course/view.php?id=12
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