1. COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
BIC 10503
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MOHD ZANES BIN SAHID
Room : 13, Level 3, FSKTM
Phone:

2. GOALS
Students have to gain knowledge on the theory and practical in computer architecture and functions in computer system by understanding fundamental concepts of computer architecture, get to know functions and significant components such as CPU, Memory, Bus System, Input and Output. In addition, students will learn writing machine language using assembly language.

3. SYNOPSIS
This course cover topics which includes Computer Architecture, Bus System, Memory Organization, Input/Output, Computer Arithmetic, Set of Instruction, CPU and Control Unit.

4. LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to :
explain main components of computer system and its functions,
state every components in Computer Processing Unit and its functions,
explain main component inside Memory Controller,
describe function for internal memory and external memory,
clarify an arithmetic function for computer system.

5. COURSE SCHEDULE MINGGU (WEEK) KANDUNGAN (CONTENT) PENTAKSIRAN
(ASSESSMENT) 1
INTRODUCTION ( 2 HRS)
1.1 Computer system: Organization & Architecture,
Structure & Function
1.2 Evolution of computers
1.3 Performance: History of Digital Logic Computer 2
BUS SYSTEM (2 HRS)
2.1 Components of a computer
2.2 Function of a computer
2.3 Interconnection Structure
2.4 Interconnection Bus Structure
2.5 PCI Interlink Bus
ASSIGNMENT 3
MEMORY ORGANIZATION (2 HRS)
3.1 Scanning Computer Memory System
3.2 Internal Memory: Main Memory Semiconductor
3.3 Cache Memory
3.4 External Memory: Magnetic Disc, RAID, Optical Memory, Magnetic Tape
QUIZ 1

6. COURSE SCHEDULE MINGGU (WEEK) KANDUNGAN (CONTENT) PENTAKSIRAN
(ASSESSMENT) 4
INPUT/OUTPUT (4 HRS)
4.1 External device
4.2 I/O Module
4.3 Programmed I/O 5
4.4 Interrupt-Driven I/O
4.5 Direct Memory Access
4.6 I/O Channel and Processor 6
COMPUTER ARITHMETIC (4 HRS)
5.1 Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
5.2 Integer Representation 7
5.3 Integer Arithmetic
5.4 Decimal Places Representation
5.5 Decimal Places Arithmetic
TEST
MID SEMESTER BREAK (1 WEEK)

7. COURSE SCHEDULE MINGGU (WEEK) KANDUNGAN (CONTENT) PENTAKSIRAN
(ASSESSMENT) 8
SET OF INSTRUCTION (4 HRS)
6.1 Criteria and Functions: Machine Instruction Characteristics, Types of Operand, Types of Operation, Assembly Language 9
6.2 Addressing Mode and Format: Addressing, Instruction Format
QUIZ 2 10
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) (6 HRS)
7.1 Processing Organization
7.2 Register Organization 11
7.3 Instruction Cycle
7.4 Pipelining Instruction 12
7.5 Logical and physical design
7.6 Case study 13
CONTROL UNIT (4 HRS)
8.1 Control Unit Operation: Micro Operation
PROJECT PRESENTATION 14
8.2 Control Unit Operation: CPU Control

8. MODE OF DELIVERY LECTURE  2 HOURS/WEEK; S3 : Tuesday : 8:00pm-10:00pm
LAB  2 HOURS/WEEK;
S3A1 : Monday : 11.00am- 1.00pm
S3A2 : Monday : 2.00pm- 4.00pm
S4A1 : Thursday : 11.00am- 1.00pm
S4A2 : Wednesday : 4.00pm- 6.00pm

9. REFERENCES
Stallings, W Computer organization and architecture, Designing for Performance. 8th ed., Singapore: Prentice Hall. Call number: QA76.9.C643 .S
Hayes, John P Computer system architecture and organization. New York: Mc Graw Hill.
Patterson, David A. & Hennessy, John L Computer organization and design the hardware/software interface. New Delhi: Elsevier. Call number: QA76.9.C643 .P
Bartee, Thomas C Computer architecture and logic design. New Jersey: McGraw Hill. Call number: QA76.9 A73 . B
Mano M. Morris Computer system architecture. USA: Prentice Hall. Call number: QA76.9.A73 .M

10. ASSESSMENT (1) Quiz - (Knowledge) (C4) : 5 % (2)
Test - (Knowledge) (C4)
20 %
(3)
Assignment - (Teamwork Skill) (P4)
(4)
Lab Exercises - (Teamwork Skill) (P4)
10 %
(5)
Project - (Leadership Skill) (A4)
(6)
Final Examination - (Knowledge) (C4)
40 %
Total
100 %

11. ASSESSMENT TUGASAN / PROJEK (ASSIGNMENT / PROJECT)
Tugasan (Assignment)
Computer components (System Scenario)
Projek (Project)
In a group of 4 or 5 students, you are required to demonstrate and document the operation of arithmetic computation using any available programming language to reinforce concepts from the course topic.  
Amali (Practical)
Lab exercises and assignments on all components of computer architecture and organization topics.

12. LECTURE ATTENDANCE / REGULATION
Students must attend lectures not less than 80% of the contact hours.
Students who do not fulfill item (1) will not be allowed to attend further lectures and sit for any further examination. Zero mark (0) will be given to students who fail to comply with item (1).
Students must obey all rules and regulations of the university and must discipline themselves in order to avoid any disciplinary actions against them.
Student must obey safety regulations during learning and teaching process.

13. SUMMARY There will be a lot of self-reading
Goal : to expose you to current modern computer architecture
Get ready to work HARD
Notes, lab sheets and other related documents/announcements shall be upload in AUTHOR
Facebook group will be use for 2-way communication : (

14. THANK YOU