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Computer Architecture

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Computer Architecture
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Electrical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2005
Module code: E610
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V (2 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
2
Semester: 6
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Written examination

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

E610 Electrical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2005 , semester 6, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 60 hours (equivalent to 2 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 37.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Martina Lehser
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Martina Lehser


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Learning outcomes:
This module aims to teach the fundamentals of computer architectures and the main components of computer systems. Students will acquire a detailed understanding of the interaction between the individual components. After completing this course, they will appreciate the functions and operating principles used in computer systems and will be well equipped to understand and appraise future developments in the IT hardware field.

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Module content:
1.Fundamentals
 1.1 Terminology
 1.2 The taxonomy of computer architectures
 
2.Architecture and organisation of microprocessors
 2.1 Sequential computers: The von Neumann model
 2.2 Principles of processor architecture
 2.3 Memory organization and memory management
 2.4 Parallel processing concepts
 2.5 Properties of modern microprocessors and microcontrollers

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Teaching methods/Media:
Lecture notes, overhead transparencies, video projector, PC, CD

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Recommended or required reading:
GILOI W., Rechnerarchitektur, Springer Lehrbuch
HERRMANN P., Rechnerarchitektur, Vieweg 2002
MÄRTIN Ch., Rechnerarchitekturen, CPUs, Systeme, Software-Schnittstelle. Hanser 2001
HENESSEY/PATTERSON, Computer Architecture, 3rd Ed. 2002

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