GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION/BM-301
Course Title: COMPUTER ORGANIZATION
Credits 4 ECTS 6
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurettin TOPALOGLU
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://w3.gazi.edu.tr/web/nurettin/
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  nurettin@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Explain general microprocessors architectures.
Express advanced microprocessors features such as cache memory, pipeline technique and branch prediction.
List the features and the differences between CISC and RISC instructions.
Identify the units and explain the operating logic of P6 microprocessor family, which belongs to the x86 processor group..
List the structural features of core architecture and identify its operating system.
Write a software in assembly language by using instruction set of x86 based processors.
Control the system by using codes written in assembly language.
Explain the relationship between the BIOS and the OS (operating system).
Write monitor and keyboard control programs by using interrupts.
Explain the disk organization, its structure and operation. Control the ports by using I/O instructions.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face and practise
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite for this course
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  Microcomputers course (BM-204) is recommended for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Basic microprocessor architecture, memory addressing and segmentation, capacity of memory.
2. Week  CISC-RISC architectures; features of the CISC and RISC instruction architectures
3. Week  Features of the enhanced processor architecture; cache memory systems, pipelined technologies, branch prediction and other advanced features
4. Week  Family of the enhanced x86 processor family; structure, units and the operation functions
5. Week  Enhanced processors: structure, units and the operation functions
6. Week  Assembly language and differentiates between the assembly language and high level languages. Compiler, interpreters and assembler
7. Week  Structure of the x86 processor instructure, types and principle of term of use the assembly language, formats; define of data, addressing modes
8. Week  Writing program in assembly language by using instructions of real mode
9. Week  Midterm
10. Week  Writing program by using enhanced processor instructions (string commands)
11. Week  Relationship between the BIOS and the OS. İnterrupts and POST process
12. Week  Process of the monitor and keyboard; controlling the monitor and keyboard by using control instructions
13. Week  Organization of the hard disk; boot sector, FAT, directory and data sectors
14. Week  Process of reading and writing
15. Week  Preparing the program for controlling I/O ports
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Topaloglu, N., "x86 Based Microprocessor Architecture and Assembly Language", 4th Edition, Seckin Publishing, Ankara, 2014.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, question - answer, demostration and practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  WORK PLACEMENT
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
80
 Assignment
1
20
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
1
20
 Quiz
1
10
 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
16
2
32
 Reading
8
1
8
 Searching in Internet and Library
8
1
8
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
1
3
3
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
5
5
 Final and Studying for Final
1
8
8
 Other
15
2
30
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
142
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5.68
 ECTS: 
6
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Gaining the necessary theoretical and applied knowledge on engineering, mathematics, and science, skills for determining, defining and formulating computer engineering problems.X
2Gaining the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis, modeling and design methods in computer engineering problems.X
3Gaining the ability to design a system, process or product related to computer engineering for a specific given purpose, gaining the ability to apply modern design tools.X
4Gaining the ability to evaluate the issues of security, robustness, adaptability, economy, ecological problems and sustainability in engineering solutions under realistic constraints and conditions.X
5Gaining the ability of simulation, experimenting, design, interpreting results for analysis and solution of computer engineering problems. Gaining the ability of analyzing of data for real problems which are need of industry.X
6Gaining the ability to use contemporary techniques and tools, information technologies for engineering applications.X
7Gaining the ability to work efficiently as individual or in a group in computer engineering discipline or in interdisciplinary studies. Gaining the ability to act independently, to use initiative when needed, and to be creative.X
8Gaining the ability to communicate efficiently by expressing his/her opinions in Turkish verbally or in written form in a concise manner. Gaining ability to efficiently use at least a foreign language in his/her proficiency.X
9Gaining the ability to grasp the significance of the concepts in areas such as business entrepreneurship, innovation and gaining ability for planning and management of a project.X
10Gaining the ability of awareness about self-renewal concept by comprehending the necessity of lifelong learning.X
11Gaining the ability to have professional and ethical responsibility.X
12The development of personality such as self-confidence, undaunting in the face of difficulties, consistency and patience.X
13Awareness about problems concerning with social, economic, environmental, etc. in our age and realization of the engineering profession by keeping mind in the responsibility which is related the awareness.X