CCE 2001 - Computer Logic & Organisation II

Credits:   4 
Lectures/Tut.:   28 hrs 
Labs:   7 sessions 
Prerequisite: CCE 1002
Leads to:     CCE 2002

Syllabus

• Sequential logic. The ideas of state governed by clocks, state tables, state minimisation techniques are included.  These ideas are then applied to registers and counters.
• Computer Arithmetic.   Multiplication and Division algorithms and techniques.  Round off error.  IEEE arithmetic standard.  Big.endian and little endian considerations.
• The control unit. Hardwired and Microprogram Control. Design of a computer control unit.
• The memory unit: Design of various types of memories using standard memory IC’s.  Memory interleaving.  Cache Memory.
• Multiprocess systems:   Virtual Memory.  Linking of Object Modules. Memory Management. Security features.  Scheduling.  Sharing of I/O resources such as printers and disks.

Laboratory Work

Assessment
Coursework - 10% 
Exam - 90%

Textbook

• Hamacher V.C.,Vranesic Z.V., Zaky S.G., Computer Organization, 4th edition McGraw Hill ISE.