inf201 - Computer Engineering II (Complete module description)

This module is the second part of the two-semester introduction to computer engineering and is therefore complementary to the module Fundamentals of Computer Engineering. The module explains sequential circuits (e.g. flip-flops and automata), arithmetic and logical computer components, registers and memory, the basics of computer communication and the basics of electrical engineering.
 

Professional Competences
The students:

• describe computer components
• design and optimise computer components
• describe and analyse electric circuits

Methological Competences
The students:

• analyse computer architectures
• get familiar with fundamentals of the analysis and systhesis of flipflops and automata
• get familiar with foundations of the analysis of electical circuits

Social Competences
The students:

• discuss computer hardware and manufacturing processes competently
• are able to transfer their knowledge of hardware design to other domains different from computer science

Self Competences
The students:

• critically reflect the results of exercises and acknowledge limitations of various approaches for the design of computer systems

This module is the second part of the introduction to computer engineering. It explains sequential circuits (e.g. flipflips and automata), arithmetic and logical computer components, registers and memory, basics of computer communication as well as electrotechnical foundations.

• Lecture Notes
• Oberschelp, W., Vossen, G.: Rechneraufbau und Rechnerstrukturen; Oldenbourg Verlag
• Gajski, D.: Principles of Digital Design; Prentice Hall 1997
• Patterson, D.A., Hennesy, J.L.: Computer Organisation and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface; 2. Edition; Morgan Kaufman Publishers, 1997
• Tannenbaum, A.S.: Structured Computer Organization ; 4. Edition; Prentice Hall, 1999

At the end of the lecture period

Written or oral Exam