Form no. (12) Course Specification

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1 University/Academy: Benha Faculty/Institute Department Form no. (12) Course Specification : Computers and Informatics : Computer Science 1Course Data Course Code: CHW 362 Specialization: Computer Science Course Title: Computer Arch & Organization No. of Instructional Units: Academic Year/Level: 3 rd Year / B.Sc Lecture 3 hrs 2 hrs 2Course Aim 1. Define principles and theories relevant to the structure and function of computer 2. State principles of generating tests which investigate the functionality of computer components and evaluating their function at the register level. 3. Analyze, propose and evaluate alternative computer processes taking into account limitations, and quality constraints in computer components using assembly language. 4. Operate processor components, recognizing its logical and physical properties, capabilities and limitations using assembly language. 5. Implement comprehensive computing knowledge and skills in projects and in deployment of computers to solve practical problems in computer organization using assembly language. 6. Work in groups and manage team, time and organizational skills. 7. Retrieve the information efficiently in computer organization. 8. Use the general computing facilities in assembly language. 3Intended Learning Outcome by the end of this course the student aknowledge and Understanding a1. Identify essential facts and concepts, related to computer a2. Define principles and theories relevant to architecture of Page 1of 4

2 memory elements. a3. State the principles of processor structure. a4. Outline theories of toplevel view of computer function and Interconnection. a5. Define the characteristics and practices needed for designing the memory. a6. Identify tools, and practices needed for implementing processor a7. State principles of generating tests which investigate the functionality of assembly programs. a8. List principles of generating tests of assembly programs for evaluating their results. bintellectual Skills cprofessional Skills dgeneral Skills b1. Identify the concepts, principles, theories and practices behind Computer Function and Interconnection b2. Describe the internal structure of processor specifications and functionality taking into account limitations, and quality constraints of registers. b3. Explain the Data and conditional processing in processor architecture of cache memory. b4. Discuss the internal operation and hierarchy occurred in the memory. c1. Demonstrate the internal components of a processor, recognizing its logical and physical properties, capabilities and limitations. c2. Illustrate processor architecture by using processor equipment to apply assembly programs. c3. Apply comprehensive computing knowledge and skills in assembly programs. c4. Employ comprehensive knowledge and skills in assembly language to solve practical problems. c5. Operate the processor equipment and tools used for the processor c6. Demonstrate applying the assembly programs and illustrate the processor architecture using processor equipment and tool. d1. Make use of a wide range of learning resources and manage self Page 2of 4

3 4Course Content learning for computer organization. d2. Work in groups and manage team, time and organizational skills to apply assembly programs. d3. Use different methodology to retrieve the information efficiently in computer architecture. d4. Use the general computing facilities in computer fundamental and logic circuits. d5. Use the practice facilities of digital logic and sequential circuits. Topic No. of hours Lecture Tutorial/ Introduction to Computer Architecture Structure and Function Computer Operations Major structural components of computer Computer components, memory elements and sequential circuits Latch FlipFlop Counters Registers A TopLevel View of Computer Function and Interconnection Hardware and Software Approaches Computer Components: Top Level View Classes of Interrupts Computer Modules Bus Interconnection Pointtopoint interconnect PCI express Cache Memory Characteristics of Memory Systems Memory Hierarchy Cache memory principles Elements of cache design Pentium 4 cache organization ARM cache organization Internal Memory Page 3of 4

4 5 Teaching and Learning Methods Semiconductor main memory Error correction Advanced DRAM organization Instruction Sets: Characteristics and Functions Elements of an Instruction Instruction Representation Instruction Types Types of Operand Types of Operation Use of Stack Instruction Sets: Addressing Modes and Formats Addressing Modes Pentium Addressing Modes Lectures (knowledge and understanding). 5.2 Training / Laboratory ( skills). 5.3 Class Activities (assignments)(intellectual skills). 6 Teaching and There are no Special Needs students Learning Methods for Students with Special Needs 7Student Assessment: aprocedures used: Assignments to assess progress on students learning, effectiveness of course materials, and approaches to computer organization bschedule: MidTerm exam Oral exam exam Final exam and architecture. to assess level of knowledge acquisition and concepts understanding that can be used as a feedback for enhancing the learning process. to assess the level of understanding for the concepts behind computer organization and architecture and associated technologies. to assess application of skills and experience gained in developing computer organization and architecture. to assess the overall level of understanding of concepts, algorithms, and problem solving techniques learned throughout the course. Assessment 1 Assignments Weekly starting from 2 nd week Assessment 2 MidTerm exam Week 7 Assessment 3 exam Week 15 Assessment 4 Final Exam Week 16 Page 4of 4

5 cweighing of Assessment: FinalTerm Examination 65 % MidTerm Examination 10 % Examination 15% Other types of assessment 10% 8 List of Text books and References: acourse Notes None brequired Books(Textbooks) crecommended Books dperiodicals, Web Sites,...,etc. Course Instructor: Dr. Rasha Orban Mahmoud Signature :( ) Head of Department: Prof. Hala Helmy Signature :( ) Date: 1 / 10 / 2016 latot 100 % COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE DESIGNING FOR PERFORMANCE EIGHTH EDITION, William Stallings FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE Mostafa AbdElBarr King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) Hesham ElRewini Southern Methodist University Page 5of 4