COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION

Course Description

This course presents the basic tools for the analysis and design of synchronous sequential circuits consisting of both flip-flops and combinational logic. The course introduces flip-flops, synchronous sequential circuit analysis and design methods, registers, shift registers, ripple counters, and synchronous binary counters. Furthermore, the topics binary adders and subtractors, multiplexers, and decoders which are the combinational circuit building blocks are included. Lastly, the structure, design, and internal characteristics of processor components are also provided. In the laboratory hours, the students are experiencing the circuit designs discussed in the lecture hours both in software environment by using the simulator program and in hardware environment by using the integrated circuits in order to setup and test their designs.

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Define computers and digital systems
2. 02 Construct circuits that can store information between operations
3. 03 Analyse synchronous sequential circuits consisting of both flip-flops and combinational logic
4. 04 Design synchronous sequential circuits consisting of both flip-flops and combinational logic
5. 05 Construct circuits that can perform binary and BCD arithmetic operations
6. 06 Construct circuits that can perform shift operations
7. 07 Construct circuits that can control the sequencing of activities

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 M. M. Mano and C. R. Kime, “Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals”, Prentice-Hall 2001
2. 02 M. M. Mano and M. D. Ciletti, "Digital Design", Pearson, 2007.
3. 03 T. C. Bartee, "Computer Architecture and Logic Design", McGraw-Hill, 1991

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Gain in-depth understanding of computers and digital systems and how they are designed
2. L02 Construct circuits that can store information between operations
3. L03 Analyse synchronous sequential circuits consisting of both flip-flops and combinational logic
4. L04 Design synchronous sequential circuits consisting of both flip-flops and combinational logic
5. L05 Construct circuits that can perform binary and BCD arithmetic operations
6. L06 Cconstruct circuits that can perform shift operations
7. L07 Construct circuits that can control the sequencing of activities

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2. P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3. P03 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. P04 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively
5. P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions
6. P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. P07 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8. P08 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning ; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
9. P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. P11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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