1. Introduction to TK2123 Computer Organization and Architecture Zulkarnain Md Ali Rosilah Hassan

2. Learning Outcomes Understand the operation, organization, instruction set, representation of data and electric components in a computer. Understand the methods used to data transform as input/output of computer and knowledge of input/output peripherals for data transformation.

3. Understand the variations in computer architecture that arises from different system designs, and the tradeoffs in performance and capability that result. Understand the role of operating systems.

4. Synopsis This course is about the architecture of computer system. Computer architecture is about the structure and operation of digital computers. Computer architecture is concerned with the operational methods of the hardware; with the services provided by operating system software; with the acquisition, processing, storage, and output of data, and with the interaction between computers. An understanding of computer architecture makes us possible to "ride the wave" of technology change, secure in the feeling that we are equipped to deal with the development as they occur; and have fun doing so. Topics include an overview of computer system, data in the computer, computer performance, CPU, memory, input/output, computer peripherals, operating system, arithmetic, instruction sets architecture level, control unit and parallel processing.

5. References: Main Text: William Stallings, (2012). Computer Organization and Architecture: Designing for Performance, 9 th Edition, Prentice Hall. Extra: Irv Englander, (2003). The Architecture Of Computer Hardware And System Software, 3/E, John Wiley & Sons. Andrew S. Tanenbaum, (2006). Structured Computer Organization, 5/E, Prentice Hall.

6. WeekTopics LecturerDate 1An Overview of Computer System ZMA17 Oct 2012 2Computer EvolutionRH24 Oct 2012 3Data RepresentationZMA31 Oct 2012 4Computer PerformanceRH7 Nov 2012 Cuti Pertengahan Semester 5CPU and Memory Part 1ZMA21 Nov 2012 6Input and Output RH28 Nov 2012 7CPU and Memory Part 2ZMA5 Dec 2012 8Computer PeripheralRH12 Dec 2012 9Operating SystemsZMA19 Dec 2012 10Assembly languageRH26 Dec 2012 11Internal Operating SystemZMA2 Jan 2013 12Instruction Set ArchitectureRH9 Jan 2013 13MicroarchitectureZMA16 Jan 2013 14Digital LogicRH23 Jan 2012

7. Evaluations: ItemPeratus/percentage Assignments30% Quiz10% Mid Semester Examination20% Final Examination40% Total 100

8. Lecturers: Dr Zulkarnain Md Ali Pusat Pengajian Sains Komputer, FTSM, UKM. 0389216811 zma@ftsm.ukm.my Prof Madya Dr Rosilah Hassan Pusat Pengajian Sains Komputer, FTSM, UKM. 0389216809 rosilah@ftsm.ukm.my