Basics of Computer Technology
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ITTA0310 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | TT 2016V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2017-2018) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Mustonen, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | I-TT-2V | 2018-01-08 – 2018-05-26 | Jani Ahvonen | Finnish | 2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the basic functions inside a computer, as well as the ways hardware is connected with peripheral devices. The student understands the principles of hardware-level programming and is able to connect the most common peripheral devices to micro controllers.
Student's Workload
81 h, containing 30 h of contact studies. The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Modern Electronics Design.
Contents
Introduction: hexadecimals and byte-long logical operations. The structure and operational mechanicsm of micro computers: processor, memories and busses. External signals, interruptions, connecting circuits and address coding. Semiconductor memories: the structure of read memory. EPROM, EEPROM, FLASH ja RAM-muistit. Micro processor: the internal structure of a processor. Exercises: Assembler programming with a simulator and familiarising with C programming environment.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Jari Koskinen: Mikrotietokonetekniikka, Pentti Vahtera: C-ohjelmointi, material delivered in Moodle.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Practical exercises made in a computer classroom, containing short lectrure sessions. At the end, project-type team works in a laboratory.
Assessment Criteria
1: the student is able to caount logical operations with hexadecimal numbers, and knows the structure of a micro computer in principle.
3: the student can write simple device-related programs.
5: the student knows the structure of a micro computer well and can indepentently use basic programs of embedded systems in order to write a code for system-related development work.
Assessment Methods
Assessed exercises (20 p), an examination (30 p) and a project work (10 p).