Course Description
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Course Name
Computer Architecture II
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Host University
Universidad del Norte
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Location
Barranquilla, Colombia
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Area of Study
Systems Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Computer Architecture I
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Contact Hours
48 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
DESCRIPTION ? COURSE CATALOG
From a functional point of view, this course comprises the description of the components of a computer and its peripherals, doing emphasis in the differences between various types of architectures.BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES: text book, other supplemental materials
Computer organization and architecture: designing for performance STALLINGS, W.
Logic and computer design fundamentals MANO, M. M. y KIME, C. R.COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
- To explain how each component of a computational system is integrated to the total system.
- To explain the functioning of the data transfer system.
- To explain the functioning of the data storage system.
- To explain the functioning of the data processing system.
- To explain the functioning of the control system.
- To design a basic data transfer system.
- To design a basic data storage system.
- To design a basic data processing system.
- To design a basic control system.
- To explain the fundamental elements of the different computer architectures.
- To simulate logic circuits using HDL tools.
TOPICS COVERED
- Introduction
- Performance
- Instruction Set Architecture
- Datapath and Control
- Pipelining
- Memory
- Peripheral