ET-585: Computer Architecture
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: ET-585 Computer Architecture
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 class hours
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites (if any): ET-575 or ET-574
Co-requisites (if any): None
Course Description in college catalog:
The course covers the basic principles of computer organization, operation and performance. It also deals with embedded systems, peripheral devices, memory management, and processor family evolution patterns.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
A.S. Computer Science and Information Security
A.A.S. Internet and Information Technology
A.A.S. Electronic Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Computer Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Telecommunications Technology
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
| Course Objectives | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| To understand the structure and operation of modern computer systems |
Students should: Understand and identify the components, and their interaction, in a typical modern day processor. Describe the components of computer systems and their inter-relationships |
| To understand how high level language constructs, such as C, are implemented in a machine assembly language |
Students should: Understand and write assembly language programs. Understand how compiler generates machine code for simple C programs |
| Understand basic hardware concepts (digital circuits -- gates, number representation, combinational and sequential circuits) |
Students will: Explain and use different numbering systems, data representations, and arithmetic and logical operations Implement different computer instruction sets |
Program-specific outcomes
A: Demonstrate proficiency in factual knowledge and conceptual understanding required for transfer to the junior year in computer science, information technology or a related discipline.
B: Engineering Competence: Graduates will be competent technicians with problem solving and design skills, and have the ability to apply mathematics, science and modern engineering software to solve computer science and computer engineering technology problems.
C: Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
- One midterm examination
- One final cumulative examination
- Quizzes
- Homework assignments
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
