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Learning Outcomes

TopThe objective of this module is to familiarise students with the fundamentals of computing devices. Through this module students will understand the basics of data representation, and how the various parts of a computer work, separately and with each other. This allows students to understand the issues in computing devices, and how these issues affect the implementation of solutions. Topics covered include data representation systems, combinational and sequential circuit design techniques, assembly language, processor execution cycles, pipelining, memory hierarchy and input/output systems.

Prerequisites

TopCS1010 or its equivalent

Assessment

TopMidterm - 40%
Final - 50%
Assignments, Labs, Tutorials - 10%

Preclusions

TopCS1104 or Students from Department of ECE

Workload

Top3-1-1-3-2

Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week