Estructure of Computers Theme 1: Introduction to Computers

Computer Structure
Unit 0: Introduction to the subject
PhD. Mª del Carmen Romero Ternero
mcromerot at us.es
Electronic Technology Department, Office G1.51, 954554324
University of Seville
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Teaching staff
Digital electronics
Program
Activities
References
Methodology
Assessment
Scheduling
Practical info
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Teaching staff
• PhD. Mª del Carmen Romero Ternero
– Dpto. Tecnología Electrónica
– Theory and problem sessions (A2.15)
– Tutorships (G1.51):
• Request for a tutorship by email (mcromerot@us.es) or phone
(954554324)
– + info: http://personal.us.es/mcromerot
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Teaching staff
• Manuel Merino Monge
– Dpto. Tecnología Electrónica
– Laboratory sessions (G1.32)
– Tutorships (G1.88):
• Wednesdays 11:00-12:30
– Email: manmermon@dte.us.es
– Phone: 954557192
– + info: http://www.dte.us.es//Members/manmermon
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Digital Electronics
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Syllabus
1. Introduction to computers
2. Memory and programmable devices
3. Digital system design
4. A simple computer design
5. An example of a real computer: AVR microcontroller
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Activities
• On-site (~60 hours, 4 h/week)
– Theory sessions: concepts, examples, short tests
– Practical sessions: problem solving
– Laboratory sessions: actual implementations
– Exams
• Off-site (~90 hours, 6 h/week)
– Study
– Problem solving
– Laboratory preparation
• Tutorship
– On-site: see instructors' schedule
– Off-site: see instructors' web page
• e-mail...
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References
• Books:
– Thomas L. Floyd. Digital Fundamentals, 10 ed., PearsonPrentice Hall, 2009.
– S. Díaz et al.. Estructura y Tecnología de Computadores.
Teoría y Problemas, McGrawHill, 2009.
– C. Baena et al.. Problemas de circuitos y sistemas
digitales, McGraw-Hill, 1997.
• Internet:
– AVR microcontroller tutorial (English):
http://www.avr-asm-tutorial.net/avr_en/
– AVR microcontroller tutorial (Spanish):
http://www.cursomicros.com
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Methodology
• Theory and problems (80%):
– Concepts are explained in theory session, based on practical
examples.
– For each unit, an assignment is proposed: 1-2 exercises + short
questions.
– Attendance is highly recommended.
• Laboratory (20%):
– Concepts explained in theory classess are applied in laboratory.
– Pre-lab study for each laboratory session is mandatory.
– Attending to all laboratory sessions is mandatory.
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Assessment
• Continuous assessment
– Based on the assignments and class and laboratory work.
• Final exams
– Students not following the continuous assessment or
those want to increase their grade.
– Two parts:
• Theory and problem solving
• Laboratory
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Scheduling (planned)
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Practical info
• Home: http://www.dte.us.es/docencia/etsii/gii-eng/edc
– Everything related to the subject is (should be) there:
• Slides, pre-lab studies, news, grades...
• Mailing list. Please, register in:
http://www.dte.us.es/mailman/listinfo/alumnos-edc-en
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