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
- Valter José Gonçalves Bouça (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
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
- Theoretical assessment - 50%, with a minimum mark of 8/20.
- Practical assessment - 30%, with a minimum mark of 10/20. Average grade of 3 lab assignments, each with a minimum grade of 8/20.
- Continuous assessment, 20% or equivalent
Bibliography
Teaching Method
1-Theoretical/practical classes including case study analysis.
2-Laboratory classes
Problem solving
Software used in class
