MTN3013 Computer

Architecture and
Organization
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Department of Computing
Faculty of Art, Computing and Creative Industry
Sultan Idris Education University

SESSION 2017/2018

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INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty : Faculty of Art, Computing and Creative Industry

Department : Computing
Semester :2
Session : 2017/2018
Course Name : Computer Architecture and Organization
Course Code : MTN3013
Credit Hour :3
Pre requisite :-

LECTURER’S INFORMATION:

Name : Assoc. Prof. Dr Bahbibi binti Rahmatullah

E-mail : bahbibi@fskik.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 05-4505148 / 015-4811 7131
Room number : Administration Block, Kompleks NCDRC,
Kampus Sultan Azlan Shah (KSAS), UPSI

COURSE SYNOPSIS:
This course discusses about the organizational aspects and architecture of computers
encompassing the history of computer system development, computer system architecture,
bus system, internal and external memory, input/output; control unit operations; CPU
structure and function; and operating systems. PC assembly, configurations, and
maintenance are also covered.

Kursus ini membincangkan aspek organisasi dan seni bina komputer yang merangkumi
sejarah perkembangan sistem komputer, seni bina sistem komputer, sistem bas, memori
dalaman dan luaran, input/output; operasi unit kawalan; struktur dan fungsi CPU; dan
sistem operasi. Pemasangan, konfigurasi, dan penyelenggaraan PC juga turut
dirangkumi.

RATIONALE OF THE COURSE:

The course focuses on basic knowledge and skills of Information Technology or Computer
Science.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
1. Examine the architecture of computer system and solve the computing problems via bits,
data types, operations and digital logic structure correctly (C4);
2. Explain the bus system, internal and external memory, input/output, CPU structure,
control unit operation and operating system correctly (C4);
3. Express (assemble, configure, maintain and troubleshoot) PCs and other peripherals in
group correctly (P5);
4. Analyze the latest development in computer technology through group project (C4,
KKBP4).

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
Provide knowledge, understanding and skill concerning of computer system for solving
problem in hardware and software computer.

REFERENCES:
 Stallings, W. (2012). Computer organization & architecture: designing for performance
(9th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Null, L., & Lobur, J. (2010). Essentials of computer
organization and architecture. UK : Jones & Bartlett Learning International.
 Harmacher, C., Vranesic, Z., Zaky, S., & Manjikian, N. (2012). Computer organization and
embedded systems. New York, NY : McGraw-Hill.
 A.P.Godse, D.A.Godse. (2011). Computer architecture (2nd ed.). Pune, India: Technical
Publications Pune.
 T.K Ghosh (2011). Computer organization & architecture. New Delhi, India: Tata Mcgraw
Hill Education
 Reynolds, C., & Tymann, P. (2008). Schaum's outline of principles of computer science.
Singapore: McGraw Hill

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

Activity COM CTPS LL TS KK LS EM

Individual assignments /
Group project presentation. / /
PC component installation / /

Abbreviation Skills
COM Communication Skill
CTPS Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
LL Continuous Learning and Information Management
TS Team Work Skills
KK Entrepreneurial Skills
LS Leadership Skill
EM Professional Ethics and Moral

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STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Course work Percentage

Details LO %
Quiz 1 & Quiz 2 LO1 20
(through MOOC)
60
Quiz 3 LO3 10
(lab test)
Group project LO4 15
(presentation through MOOC)
MOOC LO2 15
(individual assignments,
participation)

Final exam LO1, LO2 40 40

Total 100%

GRADING SCALE:
Grade Points interval GPA/CGPA
A 80 – 100 4.00
A- 75 – 79 3.75
B+ 70 – 74 3.50
B 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.75
C+ 55 – 59 2.50
C 50 – 54 2.00
C- 45 – 49 1.75
D+ 40 – 44 1.50
D 35 – 39 1.00
F 0 – 34 0

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Scale
4 Excellent
3 Good
2 Moderate
1 Weak

Rubrics as in Buku Kemahiran Insaniah/Soft skills

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WEEKLY TEACHING SCHEDULE:

*Abbreviation Activity Abbreviation Assessment
L Lectures Q1, Q2, FE Quiz 1 & Quiz 2 through MOOC, Final Exam
(blended learning through MOOC)
T Tutorials - -
(blended learning through MOOC)
EXE Exercises MOOC, FE MOOC, Final Exam
(blended learning through MOOC)
PCOS PC Component & OS Installation Q3 Quiz 3 (Lab test)
(blended learning through MOOC)
GP Group project VP Video presentation through MOOC

Week Chapter/Topic Learning outcomes Soft skills Learning Assessment

At the end of each week, the students &
should be able to: Teaching
Activities
1 Introduction to the computer. Describe the architecture of computer system L
Definition of computer system, the basic and solve the computing problems via bits,
of computer structure and function, data types, operations and digital logic
computer classification, the history and
structure correctly.
evolution of computer.

Digital number system & data

representation: bits, data types and
operation.
Bits and data types, 2’s complements,
binary to decimal conversion, decimal to
binary conversion, octal number system,
hexadecimal number system, arithmetic,

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logic gate (AND, OR, NOT), fraction (fixed

point), floating point, logical operation,
ASCII code, LC-3 data type.
2&3 Digital number system & data Describe the architecture of computer system L Quiz 1
representation: bits, data types and and solve the computing problems via bits,
operation. data types, operations and digital logic
Bits and data types, 2’s complements,
structure correctly.
binary to decimal conversion, decimal to
binary conversion, octal number system,
hexadecimal number system, arithmetic,
logic gate (AND, OR, NOT), fraction (fixed
point), floating point, logical operation,
ASCII code, LC-3 data type.
4&5 Introduction to electronic workbench Describe the architecture of computer system L&T Quiz 2
Describe the basic component available (using
and solve the computing problems via bits, EWB)
in Electronics Workbench. data types, operations and digital logic
Digital logic structure
structure correctly.
Logic gates, combinational logic circuit,
basic storage elements, the concept of
memory, sequential logic circuit.
6 Computer system components Describe the bus system, internal and external L & EXE FE
Basic components (memory, processing memory, input/output, CPU structure, control
unit, I/O), LC-3, Von Neumann machine. unit operation and operating system correctly.
7&8 Operating system Describe the bus system, internal and external L & EXE FE
Instruction sets, register, opcodes, memory, input/output, CPU structure, control
datatypes, data movement instruction. unit operation and operating system correctly.
9 Programming Describe the bus system, internal and external L & EXE FE
Problem solving, debugging. memory, input/output, CPU structure, control
unit operation and operating system correctly.

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10 & 11 Assembly language Describe the bus system, internal and external L & EXE FE
Assembly program, assembly process, memory, input/output, CPU structure, control (using LC-3)
control instruction. unit operation and operating system correctly.

12 - 14 Input/output Describe the bus system, internal and external L & EXE FE
I/O basics, input from keyboard, output memory, input/output, CPU structure, control
to monitor, interrupt driven I/O. unit operation and operating system correctly.
GROUP PROJECT PRESENTATION Analyze the latest development in computer KKBP4 GP VP
technology through group project.

TUTORIAL/LAB/WORKSHOP PLAN

No Topic Learning Outcome Soft skill Learning & Assessment

Teaching
Activities
1 Number system
 Binary, Decimal, Conversion of binary to Describe the architecture of computer T & EXE MOOC
decimal, decimal to binary. system and solve the computing problems
 Octal, Conversion of octal to decimal, decimal via bits, data types, operations and digital
to octal, octal to binary, binary to octal.
logic structure correctly.
 Hexadecimal, Conversion of hexadecimal to
decimal, decimal to hexadecimal, hexadecimal
to binary, binary to hexadecimal.
 BCD, Conversion of BCD to decimal, decimal to
BCD
Binary arithmetic
 Addition, Substraction
Binary logical operation
 AND, OR, NOT, EX-OR

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2 Introduction to Electronic Workbench
 Describe the basic component available in
Electronics Workbench.
Logic Gate (Basic)
 AND, OR, NOT, Truth table, Output wave
Combinational Logic
 NAND, NOR, EX-OR, EX-NOR, Truth table,
Output wave
3 Boolean Theorem
Boolean expression Karnaugh mapping
4 Chip for Basic Logic
 AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND
Standard / Canonical form
Flip-flop
5 LC-3 Simulator
 Introduction LC-3 Simulator
 Creating program for the simulator
 Running program in the simulator
 Debugging program in the simulator
 Sentinel and counter
6 Computer Maintenance I (empowering)
 Identify components of computer
 Hardware installation
Computer Maintenance II
 Hard disk partition and formatting
 Software installation
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Describe the architecture of computer T & EXE MOOC
(using EWB)
system and solve the computing
problems via bits, data types, operations
and digital logic structure correctly.
Describe the architecture of computer
system and solve the computing
problems via bits, data types, operations
and digital logic structure correctly.
Describe the architecture of computer
system and solve the computing
problems via bits, data types, operations
and digital logic structure correctly.
Describe the bus system, internal and T & EXE Quiz 3
external memory, input/output, CPU (using LC-3)
structure, control unit operation and
operating system correctly.
Express (assemble, configure, maintain T & PCOS Quiz 3
and troubleshoot) PCs and other
peripherals in group correctly.
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Reminder:
1. Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, laboratory, studio or other activities related to the course, including courses with no final
examination (perkara 4.1 dan 4.3)
2. Student with attendance of less than 80% will not be allowed to sit for final examination. (perkara 4.2)
3. Perkara 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 can be waived for students who suffer from health problems and must be certified by government or UPSI panel clinic
medical officer.
4. Student who has to represent UPSI/State/Country in activity that is directed by the government or UPSI, is required to obtain a
recommendation letter from the Dean and must be approved by the Academic Affairs Division.

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