CSCI-311/313 Computer Organization Lecture/Lab
Fall 2012, TR 5:30-6:50 PM (lecture), TR 7:00-7:50 PM (lab), 32/101E
Instructor: Rommel A Palomino Office: Building 32/101W
Office Hours: by appointment
E-mail: rpalomino@udc.edu
Class Home Page: http://csit.udc.edu/~rpalomino/
1. C OURSE O VERVIEW
This course is to introduce students to the fundamental understanding of the internal workings of
computer systems. It provides foundations of digital design, including Boolean algebra, non-decimal
number systems; basic digital elements using integrated logic modules, and logic design. This is a (3)
credit-hour lecture plus a (1) credit-hour laboratory. This course is intended for junior level students
and it is part of the Department Core Requirements for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science (BSCS). Students enrolled in BSCS program must obtain a grade of C or better in this
courses in order to graduate.
Prerequisite: APCT-231/233 Computer Science I Lecture/Lab
Textbook: Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface, 4th ed. David
A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy. Morgan Kaufmann, 2011. ISBN: 978-0123747501
2. T ENTATIVE C OURSE O UTLINE
Topics covered
Week
Overview
2
Data representation
3
Digital logics
4
Computer systems organization I
5
Computer systems organization II
6
Performance
7
Instruction set architecture I
8
Instruction set architecture II
10
Processor I
11
Processor II
12
Memory I
13
Memory II
14
Input/Output I
15
3. G RADING
Percentage
In class participation (attendance required)
10%
Homework assignments
40%
Midterm
25%
Final exam
25%
Final Grade
100%
A(90-100), B(80-89), C(70-79), D(60-69) and F(< 60).
4. H OMEWORK
Homework solutions must show all your work. Let me say that more directly: do not just submit a
homework exercise that shows only your answer. You will not get credit for homework problems that do
not show all your work.
Homework solutions must be neat! I know you do not give your English professors “hen-scratch” when
you write a paper. No, you write drafts, edit, print, correct, print, and submit a neat final draft. I expect
the same in your homework submissions. As you work on the homework, do not concern yourself with
how things look, in fact, you should have multiple sheets of scrap paper about as you work on a solution.
BUT, once you are finished, you must transcribe your solutions onto a new piece of paper. Use lots of
drawings where appropriate and don’t be afraid to write neat notes in the margins that explain your
solution procedure. Use many pieces of paper and staple them together. So, I reserve the right to
deduct points for sloppy submissions or submissions that are not stapled together, even if the answers
are correct.
5. A CADEMI C I NTEGRI T Y
Students are encouraged to discuss the materials, homework, and projects together. However, all
written assignments and programs must be done individually or in assigned groups. Academic
dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: plagiarism, cheating on exams, unauthorized collaboration and
falsifying academic records. Violating of these may result in a grade penalty on an assignment, an "F" in
the course, dismissal from an academic unit, revocation of admission, suspension from the university,
etc.