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Modern Computer Architecture (5 cr)

Code: TX00EX80-3001

General information


Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 14.01.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
15.01.2024 - 17.03.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of ICT
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
Keijo Länsikunnas
Groups
ICT22-SI-E
Smart IoT Systems: Embedded IoT Devices
Course
TX00EX80

Implementation has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 48 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 16.01.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 18.01.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC354 Oppimistila
Tue 23.01.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 25.01.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC354 Oppimistila
Tue 30.01.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 01.02.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC354 Oppimistila
Tue 06.02.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 08.02.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC354 Oppimistila
Thu 15.02.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC354 Oppimistila
Mon 26.02.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMA119 Oppimistila
Tue 27.02.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC310 Oppimistila
Mon 04.03.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC354 Oppimistila
Tue 05.03.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 07.03.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC354 Oppimistila
Tue 12.03.2024 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC310 Oppimistila
Thu 14.03.2024 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3001
MMC375 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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
• is familiar with different computer architectures and their applications.

Content

• Computer evolution and performance
• 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)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the ICT field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in the ICT field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Qualifications

Completing first year study modules in Information Technology or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

Completing first year study modules in Information Technology or equivalent skills and knowledge.

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