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Computer Architecture, 6 credits
Datorarkitektur, 6 hp
TDTS10
Main field of study
Computer Science and EngineeringCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Zebo PengDirector of studies or equivalent
Ahmed RezineEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Computer Science and EngineeringCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Switching Theory and Logical Design, Computer Hardware and ArchitectureIntended learning outcomes
This course will give students knowledge of how a computer works and an understanding of computer architecture and organization. After completing the course, the students should be able to:
Course content
Components of a computer, computer performance, instruction set, RISC vs CISC, arithmetic, pipe-lining, instruction level parallelism, memory hierarchy, cache memory, virtual memory, input/output handling and interconnect structure, parallel programming, GPUs.
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of a series of lectures, laboratory assignments and an exam.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 3 credits | U, G |
| TEN2 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för datavetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Ahmed RezineExaminer
Zebo PengEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Patterson, David A., Hennessy, John L., (2007) Computer organization and design : the hardware/software interface
ISBN: 9780123706065, 0123706068, 9780123742056
Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann, c2007.; Morgan Kaufmann series in computer architecture and design
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 3 credits | U, G |
| TEN2 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
Additional literature
Books
Patterson, David A., Hennessy, John L., (2007) Computer organization and design : the hardware/software interface
ISBN: 9780123706065, 0123706068, 9780123742056
Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann, c2007.; Morgan Kaufmann series in computer architecture and design
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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