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The study of the internal organization of the computers: their structures, interactions between the various functional units which constitute them, the thorough comprehension of various microprocessors architectures, implications on the level of programming and mechanisms of interaction with the environment. Practical works will largely call upon techniques of programming, the use of the interruptions and the use of peripheral circuits. Computer structure and organization (basic concepts, languages, types of machines, internal organization, CPU, memory, data path, formats and sizes). Physical layer (logic gates, timers, counters, registers, memory organization, interfaces, controllers, UART / USART, converters, timers). Micro-programmed layer (micro and Macro-architecture, data path and control, types of registers, ALU, arbiters, interruptions, macro-instructions, pipeline, internal busses, cache memory). Conventional layer (architecture and instruction, programming techniques, memory organization, addressing modes, orthogonality, operations, branching, control flow, procedure call, stack). Assembler layer (language, symbols, organization). Interfaces, buses, protocols and peripherals. RISC architecture. CISC architecture. SIMD architecture. Multi-core architectures. Illustrations based on 8-bit microprocessors (Intel 8051, Zilog Z8 and Microchip PIC16, Raspberry-PI) assembly language programming and C, memory access, interrupts, timers, ADC / DAC, UART, code optimization.

Required Reading

Required Learning Resources/Tools

Course notes (syllabus) and slides. Reference books. Course and transparencies based in particular on the books: • Andrew Tanenbaum, Architecture of the computer, Dunod, ISBN 2-10-004467-2, http://www.dunod.com • Simius kits and peripherals, www.simius.be • Gilmore, Microprocessors, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-113965-6. • Other references: http://www.zilog.com. • Web sites and references transmitted during the year: microprocessors 8051 and Zilog Z8.

Recommended Reading

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

Course notes (syllabus) and slides. Reference books. Course and transparencies based in particular on the books: • Andrew Tanenbaum, Architecture of the computer, Dunod, ISBN 2-10-004467-2, http://www.dunod.com • Simius kits and peripherals, www.simius.be • Gilmore, Microprocessors, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-113965-6. • Other references: http://www.zilog.com. • Web sites and references transmitted during the year: microprocessors 8051 and Zilog Z8. Various information available on the students computer-assisted learning site: notes, slides, tests of the previous years with final answer (sometimes with resolution), tests in line (QCM) allowing the students to be evaluated, bonds useful, electronic tools CAD, complementary presentations and web links. Additional documents are available on the web site: notes, slides, previous years examinations with final answer (sometimes with resolution). Forum.

Other Recommended Reading

Not applicable

Mode of delivery

• Face to face

Term 1 Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical Test
• Quoted exercices

Term 1 Assessment - comments

Evaluation of the practical work of laboratory (sessions of laboratory by groups of 2-3 students – report to be deposited by session): 20% (average by group). Examination of practical exercises (written examination): 45% Theoretical oral examination (two questions 20' of preparation with closed book and 20' of presentation): 35%. Total 1st session (1st four-monthly period - January): 100%. Theoretical oral examination: Oral exam, but written support. Each student prepares (writing, 20 minutes, closed book), two topics to be developed (chosen from a pool of previously announced synthetic questions), followed by an oral presentation (15-minute presentation, to the teacher) and then he answer some questions. The rating takes into account the sake of clarity, depth of acquired knowledge and the ability to analyze questions. Alternative oral examination. Preparation of a personal work proposed to each student. This work involves taking a subject of study to be exposed according to the different concepts that were covered in the course. A critical mind is requested (highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of the solution). Oral presentation (15 minute presentation in front of the teacher and other students) followed by questions. The rating takes into account the sake of clarity, depth of acquired knowledge and the ability to analyze questions. Examination of practical exercises: Written exam. Rating (2h) on the basis of a questionnaire (composed of multiple choice questions), modeling of an application problem solution (algorithm) and practical implementation (program and demonstration). Evaluation of laboratory practice: Evaluation based on a multiple choice quiz at the end of the laboratory session. Writing lab reports for the preparation of the off-road test session.

Term 2 Assessment - type

• Oral Examination
• Written examination
• Practical works
• Quoted exercices

Term 2 Assessment - comments

Evaluation of the practical work of laboratory (sessions of laboratory by groups of 2-3 students – report to be deposited by session): 20% (average by group). Examination of practical exercises (written examination): 45% Theoretical oral examination (two questions 20' of preparation with closed book and 20' of presentation): 35%. Total 1st session (1st four-monthly period - January): 100%. Theoretical oral examination: Oral exam, but written support. Each student prepares (writing, 20 minutes, closed book), two topics to be developed (chosen from a pool of previously announced synthetic questions), followed by an oral presentation (15-minute presentation, to the teacher) and then he answer some questions. The rating takes into account the sake of clarity, depth of acquired knowledge and the ability to analyze questions. Alternative oral examination. Preparation of a personal work proposed to each student. This work involves taking a subject of study to be exposed according to the different concepts that were covered in the course. A critical mind is requested (highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of the solution). Oral presentation (15 minute presentation in front of the teacher and other students) followed by questions. The rating takes into account the sake of clarity, depth of acquired knowledge and the ability to analyze questions. Examination of practical exercises: Written exam. Rating (2h) on the basis of a questionnaire (composed of multiple choice questions), modeling of an application problem solution (algorithm) and practical implementation (program and demonstration). Evaluation of laboratory practice: Evaluation based on a multiple choice quiz at the end of the laboratory session. Writing lab reports for the preparation of the off-road test session.

Term 3 Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical test

Term 3 Assessment - comments

Theoretical oral examination (idem 1st session): 45%. Examination of practical exercises (written examination - 2hs): 55% Total 2nd session: 100%. Theoretical oral examination: Oral exam, but written support. Each student prepares (writing, 20 minutes, closed book), two topics to be developed (chosen from a pool of previously announced synthetic questions), followed by an oral presentation (15-minute presentation, to the teacher) and then he answer some questions. The rating takes into account the sake of clarity, depth of acquired knowledge and the ability to analyze questions. Alternative oral examination. Preparation of a personal work proposed to each student. This work involves taking a subject of study to be exposed according to the different concepts that were covered in the course. A critical mind is requested (highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of the solution). Oral presentation (15 minute presentation in front of the teacher and other students) followed by questions. The rating takes into account the sake of clarity, depth of acquired knowledge and the ability to analyze questions. Examination of practical exercises: Written exam. Rating (2h) on the basis of a questionnaire (composed of multiple choice questions), modeling of an application problem solution (algorithm) and practical implementation (program and demonstration).

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours (cours magistraux; conférences)
• Travaux pratiques / travaux de laboratoire / exercices de création et recherche en atelier / projet sur ordinateur /études de cas