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Modern Computer Architecture (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00EX80-3004

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 17.08.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing
18.08.2025 - 19.10.2025
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
School of ICT and Industrial Management
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
Keijo Länsikunnas
Groups
ICT24K-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
Wed 20.08.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
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Fri 22.08.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Wed 27.08.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
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Fri 29.08.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Wed 03.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Fri 05.09.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Wed 10.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Fri 12.09.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Wed 17.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Fri 19.09.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Wed 24.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Fri 26.09.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Wed 01.10.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Fri 03.10.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
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Wed 08.10.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Moderni tietokoneen arkkitehtuuri TX00EX80-3004
Fri 10.10.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Moderni tietokoneen arkkitehtuuri TX00EX80-3004
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.

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