This unit of study introduces the fundamental digital concepts upon which the design and operation of modern digital computers are based. A prime aim of the unit is to develop a professional view of, and a capacity for inquiry into, the field of computing. Topics covered include: data representation, basic computer organisation, the CPU, elementary gates and logic, machine language, assembly language and high level programming constructs.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | School of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
---|---|
Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
?
|
None |
Corequisites
?
|
None |
Prohibitions
?
|
None |
Assumed knowledge
?
|
HSC Mathematics extension 1 or 2 |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | David Boland, david.boland@sydney.edu.au |
---|---|
Laboratory supervisor(s) | Peter Jones, peter.jones@sydney.edu.au |