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What is the course name for the description provided?
TM103 - Computer Organization and Architecture
What is the level of the course TM103?
Level 1 course
What is the assessment breakdown for the course?
What is the minimum score required on the Final Exam?
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What is the title of the reference book for this course?
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Computer organization addresses how a computer _____.
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Computer architecture addresses the ____ and structure of the computer system as seen by the programmer.
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What does ISA stand for in computer architecture?
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Which topics will be covered in Chapter One of the course?
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What should a student achieve in total assessment to pass the course?
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Study Notes
Course Description
- Course Name: TM103 - Computer Organization and Architecture
- Level: Level 1, equivalent to 4 Credit Hours (CH)
- Assessment Breakdown:
- Continuous Assessment (CA): 50%
- Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA): 20%
- Mid-Term Assessment (MTA): 30%
- Final Exam: 50%
- Continuous Assessment (CA): 50%
Success Requirements
- Minimum scores for passing:
- CA (TMA + MTA): 15/50
- Final Exam: 20/50
- Total score (TMA + MTA + Final): 50/100
Reference Material
- Required Book: The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture, 4th Edition by Linda Null and Julia Lobur.
- Chapters Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (partially), and 6.
Lecture Overview
- Focus: Importance of Computer Organization and Architecture, common computer components, and necessary terminology.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Differentiate between computer organization and computer architecture.
- Apply measurement units common in computer systems.
- Describe the Computer Level Hierarchy.
Introduction to Chapter 1
- Topics include overview of computer organization, main components of a computer, example systems, and computer level hierarchy.
Importance of Studying Computer Organization and Architecture
- Essential for understanding the hardware-software relationship in computer systems.
- Execution time of algorithms can vary due to hardware differences, impacting feasibility.
- Insights gained will help in optimizing algorithms for different systems.
Distinction between Computer Organization and Architecture
- Computer Organization: Involves physical features, control signals, signaling methods, and memory types. Answers "How does a computer work?"
- Computer Architecture: Concerns system behavior and structure visible to programmers, including instruction sets, data types, number of registers, addressing modes, main memory access, and I/O mechanisms. Answers "How do I design a computer?"
Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)
- ISA: The interface between hardware and software enabling communication and execution. It consists of the hardware components and their instruction set.
Modern Computers
- Implement algorithms that execute nested algorithms. Understanding how hardware and software interact is crucial for effective computing.
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Description
This quiz covers Chapter One of the TM103 course on Computer Organization and Architecture. It introduces fundamental concepts and provides a solid foundation for understanding computer systems and their architecture. Prepare for assessments focusing on both continuous evaluation and final exams.
