GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE/5031307
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. Nurettin TOPALOĞLU, Phd
 -- 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
Know the principles of computer and the approaches that build up its architecture (ISA-HSA)
Understand the architecture of instruction, logic of decoding and instruction sets of CISC and RISC architectures.
Explain the basic structure of computer architectures (Von Neuman and Harvard).
Know the differences between the computer architecture and organization, and the logical development of microprocessor structure.
Explain the features of basic and advanced microprocessors.
Recognize the basic and advanced microprocessor structures (registers, ALU, control unit) and knows their functions.
Explain the memory and types of the memories and addressing techniques.
Understand the structures of microprocessors, addressing modes, and functions of assembly language.
Know the input-output systems and programs them.
Know how a microprocessor based system works.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  Distance Learning.
 -- 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 and historical developments
2. Week  Principles of computer and microprocessor architecture, instruction sets of CISC and RISC, Von Neuman and Harvard architectures
3. Week  Basic microprocessor concepts and microprocessor features
4. Week  Advanced microprocessor features
5. Week  From 8-bit to 64-bit advanced microprocessors: structures, units and functions
6. Week  Memory structures, addressing and mapping of the memories and address decoding techniques
7. Week  From basic to advanced microprocessors architectures: timing check, buses, interface techniques
8. Week  Basic microprocessor architecture: registers, arithmetic and logic unit, control unit, concepts of memory addressings and interrupts
9. Week  Midterm Exam
10. Week  Programming the microprocessor: instruction structure and addressing modes
11. Week  Features of the assembly language, its advantages and disadvantages, compiling, interpreting and assembling
12. Week  Instruction set, types and programming techniques
13. Week  Input and output units: communication techniques
14. Week  Interrupts subroutines and controlling the input-output systems
15. Week  Controlling the external devices by using parallel input-output techniques
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Topaloğlu, N., "Microprocessor and Assembly Language", 6th edition, Seçkin Publishing, Ankara, 2014.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer
 -- 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