Moderni tietokoneen arkkitehtuuri (5 cr)
Code: TX00CD99-3005
General information
Enrollment
01.06.2019 - 04.08.2019
Timing
21.10.2019 - 15.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
(2016-2018) Tieto- ja viestintätekniikka
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Tieto- ja viestintätekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Keijo Länsikunnas
Groups
-
ICT18-SSmart Systems
Objective
The course introduces the key operating principles of modern computers. The course provides information about a computer system's functional components, their characteristics, their performance and their interactions. After completing the course the student understands the interaction between software and hardware and understands how software and hardware design affect the performance of a modern computer. The student is also familiar with different computer architectures and their applications.
Content
- Computer evolution and performance.
- A top-level view of computer functions and interconnections.
- Memory systems.
- IO systems.
- Instruction sets and instruction level parallelism.
- Parallel processing
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the information technology sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.
Qualifications
Completing first year study modules in Information Technology or equivalent skills and knowledge.