Information
Code | CEN347 |
Name | Computer Organization |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 5. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 4 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | İngilizce |
Level | Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH AKAY |
Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH AKAY
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the operation and design of computer systems.
Course Content
Description of the major computer parts, discussion of computer types: servers, embedded computers, general purpose computetrs, computer instruction set architecture, computer arithmetic, datapath design control design single cycle processor design, multi cycle processor design, pipelined processor design, memory system, main memory and cache system, input output devices
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite.
Resources
Linda Null and Julia Lobur (2018) Computer Organization and Architecture. Fifth Edition, Jones and Bartlett, Burlington, MA.
Notes
Linda Null and Julia Lobur (2018) Computer Organization and Architecture. Fifth Edition, Jones and Bartlett, Burlington, MA.
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Student learns the operating principles of the main components of a computer system. |
LO02 | Student programs a RISC computer. |
LO03 | Student detects the hazards in a pipeline processor and applies problem solving procedures. |
LO04 | Student designs basic digital circuit design using VHDL. |
LO05 | Student writes optimized code considering the effects of memory management system on processor performance. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and related engineering disciplines; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | 2 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 4 |
PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to use information technologies effectively. | 3 |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | 3 |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual working skills. | 5 |
PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 3 |
PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | 4 |
PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practice. | |
PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | 2 |
PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | History of digital technology Computer technology Computer types CPU performance trends Main parts of a computer system | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
2 | Computer instruction set Operations performed in hardware Data processed by hardware Representation of instructions MIPS command format Arithmetic, logic and branch instructions | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
3 | Hardware support for procedures Nested procedures Stack and heap ASCII and Unicode Immediate Instructions Addressing Modes | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
4 | Computer arithmetic Signed and unsigned numbers Addition and subtraction Multiplication and Division Floating point numbers | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
5 | Evaluating the performance of a computer Factors effecting the performance Benchmarks and their importance Amdahls law | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
6 | Rules of logic design Datapath design Single cycle operation | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
7 | Multicycle Design Control for multicycle design Exceptions | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Pipelined design Control for pipelined design | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
10 | Data hazards and forwarding Stallling | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
11 | Memory hierarchy Cache organization Increasing the performance of caches | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
12 | Virtual memory General memory organization | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
13 | Storage Network and other peripherals | Reading material related to subject and lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
14 | Evaluation of the lab projects | Preparing project presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
15 | General Review /Sample of Problems | Review of the lecture notes / Prep. for Final exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
16 | Term Exams | Review of the lecture notes / Prep. for Final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Term Exams | Review of the lecture notes / Prep. for Final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
ECTS | 4 ECTS |