Computer Architecture

Synopsis

ICT114 Computer Architecture introduces the main components of a computer system and the technology used in these components. It illustrates how the processor interacts with various components of the computer system to transfer and process data. Students learn simple assembly language programming to understand how the processor works with the data and its registers. Students learn how the hardware components of a computer system depend on the necessary software to support major functions that include processing, storage and communication. The primary storage of a computer system keeps the instructions and data needed by the processor to read and write for executing programs, while the secondary storage keeps data for programs that are currently not executing. Input/Output devices enable a computer system to communicate with human users or other computer systems.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Data Representation
Digital Logic
Computer Capabilities and Components
Processor Technology
Assembly Language
Processor Design
Enhancing Processor Performance
Input/Output Concepts
Bus Architecture
Interrupt Concepts
Memories and Storage
Cache Architecture

Learning Outcome

Show how a computer represents data and performs computations on these representations
Explain the integration of the various subsystems of a computer system
Demonstrate how instructions of a program are executed
Create simple assembly language programs to process and store data
Discuss the various techniques to enhance processor performance
Analyse how I/O modules and I/O techniques allow a computer to communicate with external devices
Describe the functions of the various storage devices and their underlying technologies

Full-time Programmes Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Computer Architecture