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Høst 2016

STE6218 Computer Technology - 5 stp


The course is administrated by

Institutt for elektroteknologi

Type of course

The course can be taken as a single subject

Course contents

Content

Introduction to top-level view of computer function and interconnection, cache memory, internal memory technology, input/output, operating system support, computer arithmetic, instruction sets, adressing modes and formats, processor structure, and function and control unit operation.


Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries:1 June.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 15 April


Admission requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: A relevant undergraduate bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 30 credits Mathematics/statistics topics

Application code: 9371

Prerequisite(s) Knowledge about digital circuits and basic programming skills are preferable.


Objective of the course

Learning outcomes, skills and attitudes

Give students an introduction to computer architecture and operation. Provide a basis for selecting appropriate computer technology for the present task, i.e. specifying and selecting system components for control applications.


Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Working and assessment methods

Lectures and exercises.


Assessment

Mandatory tasks

4 submitted assigments.Evaluation 3 h written exam, grading will be done by using A-F grading scale, where F is a fail. A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course


Date for examination

Computer Technology 19.12.2016

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.


Recommended reading/syllabus

W. Stallings, Computer Organization & Architecture, 9th Ed, Pearson, 2013.