TOURO COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
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Academic Computing
Computer Architecture
GCO/MCO260
Computer Concepts
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Joseph Herbst
December 30, 2003
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the various hardware and software levels comprising the structure and
architecture of computers and their organization. Concept discussions include the components,
operations, and data types of each level starting with the electronic logic gates up to a complete
functioning computer.
COURSE/DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The student will

View and learn about the computer hardware components from gates through peripherals

Understand how a computer works at various levels of operation

Investigate the different design options at each level

Examine how a computer instruction (High, low, machine level) is executed
COURSE/INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
The students will broaden their technological perspective to anticipate and appreciate state of the
art technology. This process will promote critical, analytical and quantitative competencies and
thinking.
COURSE CONTENT
Lesson
1
2
3
Objectives
Overview of Computer Architecture; Elements of a Computer System
Binary Arithmetic
Binary Arithmetic
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Digital Electronics: Gates and Boolean Algebra
Logic Circuits
Processors, Memory, I/O Devices
Processors, Memory, I/O Devices
Microprocessors, Buses
Microarchitecture
Macroarchitecture
Microprograms
Machine Level Architecture
Machine Level Architecture
Final Exam on Entire Course Material
test
test
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS:
No specific hardware or software is required. Optionally if time allows some circuits can be
demonstrated using MultiSim electronic simulator as well as the 809 trainer board kit.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The course is very heavily based upon the class lectures. In addition there will be reading
material assigned from the text and handouts. Homework will be given weekly and reviewed
after a week's time. Attendance is important as well as class participation. There will be two
examinations in addition to the final exam. There is an optional project and a series of quizzes.
GRADING GUIDELINES
The grades are based primarily upon the exams 50%, Final 30%, Homework and class
participation 15%. The overall participation in class as well as diligence in following up on
specific advanced topics is a strong overriding factor for the grade as well
METHODOLOGY
The Instructor should discuss and present the current lesson using a white board, a computer with
a large monitor/projector, and written handouts.
The material should be presented in heuristic manner since the overall majority of students are
not required to have an advanced mathematical or scientific background.
At the end of the current class, the Instructor should assign and explain the homework
assignment consisting of pages to be read in the textbook and review questions at the end of the
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chapter (in the textbook). Assignments should be written and submitted at the beginning of the
next class. The Instructor will grade all submitted assignments, and either review or attach
answer keys. During the following class, the Instructor will orally review questions (as necessary)
from the previous class' assignments.
Students are required to complete and submit all assignments by the due date indicated by the
Instructor.
COURSE TEXT(S)
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Digital Systems: Priciples and Applications 8th/9th Edition
Tocci, Widmer
2001/2004
Prentice Hall
0-13-085634-7 /0-13=111120-5
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Digital Principles, Schaum's OutLines, 3rd Edition
Roger L.Tokheim
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
Structured Computer Organization, 3rd Edition
Andrew S. Tanenbaum
[Click & type/Double-click to paste pub. date - ex. "Jan. 2003"]
Prentice Hall
McGraw Hill
0-07-065050-0
RELATED WEB SITES
None other than those associated with the texts.
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP POLICIES
Attendance and class participation are important. Much of the lecture is tailored to the student
material and is backed up by text. If a student knows that a class will be missed, one should
contact a classmate and get as much of the lecture ASAP.
Should a student miss an exam, it usually can be made up within one week. No makeup test can
be given once the test has been graded, returned and reviewed.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
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Homework will be assigned as the class progresses. Since the lectures evolve in a structured the
homework will be based upon the competencies developed and grasped during the lecture. Some
formal questions from the text will also be assigned.
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
The student should be in their second year with a basic competence level at computer operations
and good computer literacy. They should be ready to do a fair amount of work at their own
initiative. Some level of math and logic skills is required. Some technical knowledge would be
helpful but is not required
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
The student should expect to learn the basic components and operations of a computer system.
Basic understanding of computer organization and its relationship to software and hardware
operations will also develop.
EXIT COMPETENCIES
The student will also develop the ability to understand advanced computer technological
concepts that they may encounter once out in industry. For Computer Science majors, the
student will be able to fully grasp the operations and programming requirements for Advanced
programming and assembly language programming as well as refined analytical computer
methods. For Data Communications and MIS majors , the student will be in a better position to
understand the technological issues in providing system level solutions and integration.
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TOURO COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
LANDER COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT:
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE NUMBER:
PREREQUISITES:
CREDIT HOURS:
DEVELOPER:
LAST UPDATE:
Academic Computing
Computer Architecture
GCO/MCO260
Computer Concepts
3
Joseph Herbst
December 30, 2003
CLASS INFORMATION
CLASS CODE:
SCHEDULE:
LOCATION:
FINAL EXAM DATE:
GCO260-YM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:20 PM
1401 Kings Highway
6-Jun
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Email Address:
Contact Phone:
Office Location/Hours:
Joseph Herbst
jherbst3@netzero.net
[Put in INSTRUCTOR contact/dept phone here.]
Avenue J Campus, Mon, Wed 8:10-9:15
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the various hardware and software levels comprising the structure and
architecture of computers and their organization. Concept discussions include the components,
operations, and data types of each level starting with the electronic logic gates up to a complete
functioning computer.
COURSE/DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES
The student will
 View and learn about the computer hardware components from gates through peripherals
 Understand how a computer works at various levels of operation
 Investigate the different design options at each level
 Examine how a computer instruction (High, low, machine level) is executed
COURSE TEXT(S)
1
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Digital Systems: Priciples and Applications 8th/9th Edition
Tocci, Widmer
2001/2004
Prentice Hall
0-13-085634-7 /0-13=111120-5
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
ISBN #:
Digital Principles, Schaum's OutLines, 3rd Edition
Roger L.Tokheim
Title:
Author:
Pub. Date:
Publisher:
Structured Computer Organization, 3rd Edition
Andrew S. Tanenbaum
[Click & type/Double-click to paste pub. date - ex. "Jan. 2003"]
Prentice Hall
McGraw Hill
0-07-065050-0
COURSE CONTENT
Week of
Lesson
8-Feb
1
Objectives
Overview of Computer Architecture; Elements of a Computer System
No Class
15-Feb
22-Feb
2
Binary Arithmetic
29-Feb
3
Binary Arithmetic
No Class
7-Mar
14-Mar
4
Digital Electronics: Gates and Boolean Algebra
21-Mar
5
Logic Circuits
28-Mar
6
Processors, Memory, I/O Devices
4-Apr
7
Processors, Memory, I/O Devices
No Class
11-Apr
18-Apr
8
Microprocessors, Buses
25-Apr
9
Microarchitecture
2-May
10
Macroarchitecture
9-May
11
Microprograms
16-May
12
Machine Level Architecture
23-May
13
Machine Level Architecture
30-May
10
No Class
6-Jun
14
Final Exam on Entire Course Material
2
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP POLICIES
Attendance and class participation are important. Much of the lecture is tailored to the student
material and is backed up by text. If a student knows that a class will be missed, one should
contact a classmate and get as much of the lecture ASAP.
Should a student miss an exam, it usually can be made up within one week. No makeup test can
be given once the test has been graded, returned and reviewed.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Homework will be assigned as the class progresses. Since the lectures evolve in a structured the
homework will be based upon the competencies developed and grasped during the lecture. Some
formal questions from the text will also be assigned.
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
The student should be in their second year with a basic competence level at computer operations
and good computer literacy. They should be ready to do a fair amount of work at their own
initiative. Some level of math and logic skills is required. Some technical knowledge would be
helpful but is not required
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
The student should expect to learn the basic components and operations of a computer system.
Basic understanding of computer organization and its relationship to software and hardware
operations will also develop.
EXIT COMPETENCIES
The student will also develop the ability to understand advanced computer technological
concepts that they may encounter once out in industry. For Computer Science majors, the
student will be able to fully grasp the operations and programming requirements for Advanced
programming and assembly language programming as well as refined analytical computer
methods. For Data Communications and MIS majors , the student will be in a better position to
understand the technological issues in providing system level solutions and integration.
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