Key words
Computerhardware
Objectives
This course gives insight in the basic principles of the functionality of a modern computer. Within this course various topics are covered, such as assembly language, computerinterfaces and descriptions of a wide range of computerperipherals (harddisks, network interfaces, graphical interfaces, ...)
Topics
The first semester handles the general description of the processor. Processor principles such as pipelining, cache, virtual memory, virtual I/O instructions, parallel processing, RISC architectures and many other concepts are covered.
In the second semester the lecturer gives a description of the peripherals of a modern computer. For example mass storage devices (harddisks, CD/DVD technology,...), internal/external interfaces (IDE, SCSI, USB, FIREWIRE,...) input devices (keyboard and mouse), internal I/O busses (AGP, PCI, ISA, ...) and many other concepts are covered.
Prerequisites
Basic electronical knowledge from candidate courses.
Final Objectives
Materials used
A syllabus is available.
Study costs
Study guidance
Teaching Methods
Assessment
Theory: periodical evalution (oral) (57%)
Lab: permanent evaluation (43%)
Lecturer(s)
Theorie:
Peter VEELAERT
Labo:
Dirk VANDYCKE, Paul DEVOS, Patrick VAN TORRE
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