Study programme 2021-2022Français
Computer Architecture
Learning Activity
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      Language
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      HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term
      FrançaisFrançais3015000Q2


      Content of Learning Activity

      binary, octal and hexadecimal representations ;
      two's complement ; floating point representation ;
      arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) ;
      logic gates ; latches and flip-flops ;
      instruction set ; machine language ; compilation ; library ;
      register ; SRAM ; DRAM ; cache memory ; virtual memory ;
      processor ; RISC versus CISC ;
      interrupt ; DMA ; system call
       

      Required Learning Resources/Tools

      Computer Organization and Design, 4th Edition  D. Patterson and J. Hennessy, 2008, Morgan-Kaufmann

      Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

      Not applicable

      Other Recommended Reading

      - A Practical Introduction to Computer Architecture, D. Page, 2009, Springer-Verlag.
      - Digital Design: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition, J. Wakerly, 2001, Prentice Hall.
      - Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software, C. Petzold, 1999, Microsoft Press.
      - Computer Organization and Architecture, 8th Edition, W. Stallings, 2008, Prentice Hall.
      - Computers as Components, 2nd Edition, W. Wolf, 2003, Morgan-Kaufmann.
      - Inside the Machine - An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture, J. Stokes, 2006, No Starch Press.
       

      Mode of delivery

      • Face to face

      Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

      • Cours magistraux
      • Travaux pratiques

      Evaluations

      The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)

      (*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
      Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 22/05/2021
      Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 06/05/2022
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