 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
 | Computer Architecture | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Computer Science (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B1-SCINFO-001-M | Compulsory UE | QUOITIN Bruno | S802 - Réseaux et Télécommunications |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 30 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-INFO-600 | Computer Architecture | 30 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of computer science
- Show an understanding and deep knowledge of the concepts of computer science and mathematical formalisms used in the field of computer science
- Solve exercises and computer problems by applying basic knowledge in the various disciplines of computer science
- Use the vocabulary and the correct mathematical reasoning to formulate and solve problems in the field of computer science
- Understand computer technologies
- Understand the IT involved in the different stages of the life of a computer application
- Implement technology intelligence
- Self-train in ICT
Learning Outcomes of UE
Reason on the computer representations of numbers. Understand the limits of number representations in a computer ;
Apply arithmetic operations on computer number representations.
Reason on logic expressions ; Design and use combinatorial and sequential logic circuits.
Write and understand assembly language programs ; Understand the link between high-level and machine languages.
Build a complete processor based on simple logic blocks. Analyse the efficiency of a program.
Analyse the efficiency of a memory hierarchy.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
(see learning activity)
Prior Experience
Knowledge of a high-level programming language.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-INFO-600 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-INFO-600 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-600 | Computer Organization and Design, 4th Edition D. Patterson and J. Hennessy, 2008, Morgan-Kaufmann |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-600 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-INFO-600 | - A Practical Introduction to Computer Architecture, D. Page, 2009, Springer-Verlag. - Digital Design: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition, J. Wakerly, 2001, Prentice Hall. - Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software, C. Petzold, 1999, Microsoft Press. - Computer Organization and Architecture, 8th Edition, W. Stallings, 2008, Prentice Hall. - Computers as Components, 2nd Edition, W. Wolf, 2003, Morgan-Kaufmann. - Inside the Machine - An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture, J. Stokes, 2006, No Starch Press. |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-600 | Authorized |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
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| S-INFO-600 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-600 | Written exam 100% |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-600 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-600 | Written exam 100% |