Module Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the information technology students to computing systems below that of a high-level programming language. The material covered can be broadly separated into the categories of assembly language programming and Computer Organization. Topics include: number representation, basic organization of the von Neumann machine, computer instructions, memory organization, interrupt, input/output (I/O), IBM PC organization and assembly language programming; instruction formats, addressing mode, basic arithmetic, data transfer and control instructions.
Module Aims:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the information technology students to computing systems below that of a high-level programming language.
Learning Outcomes:
· The student will gain knowledge and understanding of basic computer organization.
· Data representation, Integer and floating-point arithmetic, Instruction sets and instruction formats, Addressing modes, Machine and Assembly language programming, ALU design,
· Interrupts, Memory system and cache memory
· Recognize the different Instruction Set Architectures (ISA) and their advantages and disadvantages with respect to coding efficiency and implementation efficiency
· Design a simple ALU in a typical Data path and control unit designs
· Understanding System Numerical and logical gates, the deference between high-level language and machine language, the type of modern processors.
· The ability to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks.
· The ability to communicate and to discuss related topics of the course with instructor inside and outside class.
· Acquaintance of using computer software related to the course.
Textbook:
Marut ,Yu , Assembly Language Programming for the IBM PC , Mc Graw Hill William Stallings, Computer Organization and Architecture: Designing for performance, Prentice Hall
