Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 8644/2020 - 08/09/2020
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 PL + 28,0 TP , Cód. 911936.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
- Understand the general principles of computer architecture, its internal organisation and the impact of the several components in the operating performance.
- Describe the various levels of memory and data transfer modes;
- Develop routines in assembly.
Program
- Basics of computer architecture
- CPU structure (data processing units; control units; implementation modes; performance analysis)
- Memory organisation (technologies; hierarchy; cache)
- Organization of interfaces and peripherals (types, characteristics; interfaces).
Evaluation Methodology
Bibliography
- Brey, B. (2003). The Intel Microprocessors. Portugal: Prentice Hall - Pearson Education International
- Carpinelly, J. (2001). Computer Systems - Organization & Architecture. Portugal: Prentice Hall - Pearson Education International
- Monteiro, R. (2004). Tecnologia dos Equipamentos Informáticos. Portugal: FCA
- Stallings, W. (2003). Computer Organization and Architecture. Portugal: Prentice Hall
Teaching Method
Lectures and laboratory classes.
Software used in class
