Summer 2025 (S2), CC
| Lecture Tues/Fri 18:00-20:25 | Location: RM-420 |
| Office Hour Mon 12:00-13:00; Tues 16:00-18:00, RM-544 Please let me know on Teams if you are coming Other times will require appointments | Midterm Week 8, Friday Final TBA |
Describe the general organisation and architecture of computers. Identify computer’s major components and study their functions. Topics will include: processor organisation; control logic design; memory systems; instruction set architecture, and architectural support for operating systems and programming languages. A hardware description language will be used as a tool to express and work with design concepts.
Textbook and References
- Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, 5th edition, M. Morris Mano, Charles R. Kime, Tom Martin, Pearson, 2016 (4th edition is also OK)
- Update: the book can be purchased from Pearson of course. The library also has copies.
- Update: one can also try to Google for the USED or PDF version of the 4th edition. Several reasonable results should pop up easily.
- Update: the book can be purchased from Pearson of course. The library also has copies.
- *LogicWorks5, Capilano Computing Systems Ltd, Addison-Wesley, Manual & software used for digital hardware simulation
Mano et al. is mandatory. We are only using the LogicWorks 5 software provided with the second book, the book itself is not mandatory.
To run LogicWorks on macOS, I recommend either PlayOnMac or virtual machines. For Linux users, Wine is probably good enough.
Slides and Curriculum
Please note that you should NEVER use these slides as your only study material. It should be accompanied by either your notes or the actual textbook.
LaTeX Equation writing: https://jetic.org/common-latex-stuff/
| Week 1 13.01 |
Introduction (LS0) Lec 1 Beyond Integer Arithmetics (LS1, LS2) |
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| Week 2 20.01 |
Lec 1 Beyond Integer Arithmetics (LS3, LS4) | Lab 1 due; |
| Week 3 27.01 |
Lecture 2: Computer Memory (LS5, LS6) |
Quiz 1; |
| Week 4 03.02 |
Lecture 2: Computer Memory (LS7) |
Lab 2 due; |
| Week 5 10.02 |
Lecture 3: CPU Architecture (LS8) |
Quiz 2; |
| Week 6 17.02 |
Lecture 3: CPU Architecture (LS9, LS10) |
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| Week 7 24.02 |
Lecture 3: CPU Architecture (LS`11, LS12) |
Quiz 3; Lab 3 due; |
| Week 8 03.03 |
Review for Midterm | Midterm; |
| Week 9 10.03 |
Lecture 4: Control Unit (LS13) |
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| Week 10 17.03 |
Lecture 4: Control Unit (LS14, LS15) |
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| Week 11 24.03 |
Lecture 5: Introduction to Compilers (LS16, LS17) |
Quiz 4; Lab 4 due; |
| Week 12 31.03 |
Lecture 5: Introduction to Compilers; Lab 5 |
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| Week 13 07.04 |
Lab 5 |
Lab 5 due; |
| Week 14 14.04 |
Final |
Grading
| Labs | 30% |
| Quiz | 20% |
| Midterm | 20% |
| Final* | 30% |
In-Person Examination Policy
All exams are in-person, and handwritten ONLY. You should bring a pen/pencil and ruler for circuit drawing by hand. All circuit diagrams must be drawn using the ruler.
You can bring one A4 or US Letter sized cheat sheet, it can only be one-sided for the midterm (double for final) and completely handwritten. Prints are not allowed. You should hand in the cheat sheet with your answers.
Minimum Grades to Pass Policy
Students must achieve 50% in Labs, 50% in the Final exam, and 50% in overall grade to pass the course.
Cheating and Plagiarism Policy
I expect all students to uphold the principle of academic honesty. Cheating and plagiarism (presenting another person’s words or ideas as one’s own) are not acceptable behaviour at anywhere. Depending on the severity of the offence such acts can result in a grade of zero on the test or assignment, a failing grade (F) in the course, or expulsion. In all cases, the circumstances and the penalty are recorded in the student’s file.
Starting from 2024, all submissions will be checked against previous submissions for duplication. If caught, you will be charged.
Policy for Late/Re-submission
If you are affected by personal issues such as sickness, injuries, the passing of a relative, or other traumatising experiences, you should contact an advisor and seek professional help, and I will try to accommodate as much as possible. Otherwise, late submissions and resubmission are NOT allowed beyond the original due.
Policy for Plagiarism in Labs
Do not share your files with others. Do not let others copy or mimic your files. You may take inspiration, but any work you do must be original. Failure to comply will result in plagiarism charges.
