To present the fundamental aspects of the hardware and software architectures of electronic computers. In particular, the working principles of modern microprocessors are discussed, highlighting the relationship between the architecture of a computer and the basic software, as well as advanced aspects of computer architectures and optimization techniques adopted by modern microprocessors, using actual case studies.
Curriculum
scheda docente
materiale didattico
- Binary representation of numbers
- The general organization of a computer
- Digital circuits of a computer
- Bus and communication protocols
- The microarchitecture of a computer
- Programming in Assembler
Slides shown in class by the teacher and made available on the Moodle channel of the course
Programma
- Introduction to Computer Architecture- Binary representation of numbers
- The general organization of a computer
- Digital circuits of a computer
- Bus and communication protocols
- The microarchitecture of a computer
- Programming in Assembler
Testi Adottati
A.S. Tanenbaum, T. Austin. Structured Computer Organization, 6th edition, Prentice HallSlides shown in class by the teacher and made available on the Moodle channel of the course
Modalità Erogazione
The teaching methods and the supporting tools that will be used to achieve the expected learning outcomes are the following: - frontal lessons - practical exercises - laboratoriesModalità Frequenza
Attendance at all activities is strongly suggested, but not mandatory.Modalità Valutazione
The evaluation is based on a series of homework, some ongoing tests, and a final written test lasting 2 hours. - Homework is assigned every 2 weeks and concern the solution of exercises assigned by the teacher. - The partial tests and the final written test consist of exercises and tests aimed at verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the ability of the students to apply them in real contexts. The partial and final tests assigned in previous years are available on the course website.
scheda docente
materiale didattico
- Binary representation of numbers
- The general organization of a computer
- Digital circuits of a computer
- Bus and communication protocols
- The microarchitecture of a computer
- Programming in Assembler
Slides shown in class by the teacher and made available on the Moodle channel of the course
Programma
- Introduction to Computer Architecture- Binary representation of numbers
- The general organization of a computer
- Digital circuits of a computer
- Bus and communication protocols
- The microarchitecture of a computer
- Programming in Assembler
Testi Adottati
A.S. Tanenbaum, T. Austin. Structured Computer Organization, 6th edition, Prentice HallSlides shown in class by the teacher and made available on the Moodle channel of the course
Modalità Erogazione
The teaching methods and the supporting tools that will be used to achieve the expected learning outcomes are the following: - frontal lessons - practical exercises - laboratoriesModalità Frequenza
Attendance at all activities is strongly suggested, but not mandatory.Modalità Valutazione
The evaluation is based on a series of homework, some ongoing tests, and a final written test lasting 2 hours. - Homework is assigned every 2 weeks and concern the solution of exercises assigned by the teacher. - The partial tests and the final written test consist of exercises and tests aimed at verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the ability of the students to apply them in real contexts. The partial and final tests assigned in previous years are available on the course website.