Publication in the Diário da República: Plano 4 - 2010/2011
5.5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 PL + 30,0 TP , Cód. 925001.
Lecturer
- Sandra Maria Gonçalves Vilas Boas Jardim (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Foundations of mathematics and computer science
Objectives
On completion of this unit, students should be provided with basic knowledge of electronics and microprocessors.
Program
1-Basics of Numbering; 2-Analogue and digital circuits. 3-Boolean algebra and logic circuits
4-Computer architecture. CPU, Bus controllers; 5-Management of Interrupts and Traps, Multitasking and multiprocessing. 6-Structure of the I/O system. Synchronous and asynchronous device drivers , DMA; 7-Memory, Registers, Cache Memory, RAM, Hard disk; 8-Operating systems
Evaluation Methodology
-Ongoing assessment through problem analysis and discussion as well as worksheets solved in class(10%). Two mini-tests (30%)
-Final evaluation: Examination held during the appropriate season(60%)
Bibliography
Teaching Method
1-Theoretical/practical classes including case study analysis.
2-Laboratory classes
Problem solving
Software used in class
