GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE/5031331
Course Title: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Credits 3 ECTS 8
Semester 2 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc. Prof. Dr. NURETTİN TOPALOĞLU
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/nurettin/
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  nurettin@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Knows the approaches that form the principles of computer and its architectures (ISA-HSA).
Understands the architecture of instruction, logic of decoding and instruction sets of CISC and RISC architectures.
Explains the basic structure of computer architectures (Von Neuman and Harvard).
Knows the differences between the computer architecture and organization, and the logical development of microprocessor structure.
Explains the features of basic and advanced microprocessors.
Recognizes the basic and advanced microprocessor structures (registers, ALU, control unit) and knows their functions.
Explains the memory and types of the memories and addressing techniques.
Understands the structures of microprocessors, addressing modes, and functions of assembly language.
Knows the input-output systems and programs them.
Knows how a microprocessor based system works.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to computer architecture, overview of the historical developments and microcomputer systems
2. Week  Principles of the computer: architecture of the CISC and RISC , architecture of the von neuman and harvard
3. Week  Concept of the microprocessors: features of the basic and advanced processors
4. Week  From simple to complex microprocessor structures: control of timing, buses, interface techniques
5. Week  Basic processor architecture: registers, aritmetic and logic unit, control unit, concepts of memory addressing and interrupts
6. Week  Structures of the memory, memory addressing and mapping, address decoding techniques
7. Week  Programming the microprocessor: features of assembly language, architectures of instruction and addressing modes
8. Week  Instruction set and techniques of programming
9. Week  Midterm exam
10. Week  Programming: data transfer and usage og stack, aritmetic and logic processing
11. Week  Programming: proccess of controlling logic and elements
12. Week  Programming techniques: processing of the time delaying and subroutines
13. Week  Input and output units: communication techniques, serial and parallel communication
14. Week  Interrupts subroutines and controlling the input-output
15. Week  Controlling external devices by using parallel input-output techniques
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Topaloğlu, N., "Microprocessors and Assembly Language", 6th Edition, Seckin Publishing, Ankara, 2014.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
60
 Assignment
1
20
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
1
20
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
16
3
48
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
16
3
48
 Searching in Internet and Library
16
3
48
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
1
10
10
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
12
12
 Final and Studying for Final
1
15
15
 Other
1
8
8
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
189
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7.56
 ECTS: 
8
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1in-depth study of one context (or of a range of contexts) relevant to the field of Information Systems (IS) and understanding of the field of ISX
2through the project you will develop a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of practice in ISX
3analyse information systems in a variety of contexts (social, organisational) using a range of appropriate approaches and methodologiesX
4understand and integrate concepts from a range of academic disciplines contributing to IS (including, but not limited to, IS strategy, organisation behaviour and systems thinking) and context domainsX
5critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Information Systems methodologies and to be able to predict aspects that are likely to lead to failureX
6formulate and test arguments, identify weaknesses and counter arguments. Critically evaluate and reflect upon own work
7articulate and demonstrate use of methods and concepts in practiceX
8demonstrate the ability think and work originally, to be able to exercise own judgement about the value of information
9develop solutions to problems and compare optionsX
10work independently, reflecting on your own actions and thoughts, and making effective use of constructive feedback, plan and schedule workX
11develop solutions to problems and compare optionsX
12solve problems by identifying and analysing issues to determine the optimal practical solutions to improve IS performanceX
13communicate effectively using written and graphical presentations as appropriate, producing detailed critiques and coherent project reportsX
14seek relevant information from appropriate sourcesX
15work independently, reflecting on your own actions and thoughts, and making effective use of constructive feedback, plan and schedule workX
16reflect on your own practice and evaluate practice within the field of IS from a sociotechnical perspectiveX
17Apply professional values and ethics relative to information systemsX