FIT3159 – Computer architecture
This unit covers the internal mechanism of computers and how they are organised and programmed. Topics include combinatorial and sequential logic, Boolean Algebra, counters, ripple adders, tree adders, memory/addressing, busses, speed, DMA, data representation, machine arithmetic, microprogramming, caches and cache architectures, virtual memory and translation look-aside buffers, vectored interrupts, polled interrupts, pipelined architecture, superscalar architecture, data dependency, hazards, CISC, RISC, VLIW machine architectures.
Faculty of Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Owning organisational unit:
Faculty of Information Technology
Credit points:
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Offerings S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Location: Clayton
Teaching period: First semester Attendance mode: On-campus
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Location: Malaysia
Teaching period: First semester Attendance mode: On-campus
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Requisites Prerequisite
FIT1047 6 CP Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
FIT1008 6 CP Introduction to computer science
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Charith Kohomban Wickrama Jayasekara
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First semester, Clayton, On-campus
Unit Coordinator(s) Dr Adamu Muhammad Buhari
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First semester, Malaysia, On-campus
FIT2085 6 CP Introduction to computer science for engineers
Learning outcomes
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Teaching approach Problem-based learning
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Analyse simple logic circuits;
2. Explain and analyse key processor components;
3. Explain and analyse computer organisation;
4. Write and debug simple assembly language programs;
5. Use simulator programs to model computer system components.
Assessment
Laboratory Exercises Value %: 40
Tutorial Exercises Value %: 20
Applied Problem Solving Tasks
Scheduled teaching activities Laboratories
Total hours: 18 hours Offerings:
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Value %: 40
Workload requirements Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and
Availability in areas of study
Advanced computer science Computer networks and security
independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.