ECE3073 Computer systems
Faculty of Engineering
ECE3073 Computer systems is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE3073
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE3073
4 units list ECE3073 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: ECE3703, GSE2303, GSE3802, TEC3174, TRC3300
Prerequisites: ECE2072 and one of: ECE2071, FIT1008, FIT1029 and FIT1040
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to computer architecture using a modern microprocessor as an example. Practical considerations involved in interconnecting logic element are explored, along with software and hardware techniques for interfacing computers to peripheral devices. An introduction to communication protocols used to connect local peripheral devices to a microprocessor, including RS232/RS422/RS485, CAN bus and i2C is provided. Real-time systems including concurrency, inter-process communications and scheduling are introduced.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the organisation and operation of an embedded computer system consisting of components including a microprocessor, system bus, memory hierarchy, and peripherals.
- 2
Describe different analogue-to-digital conversion techniques and serial communication protocols.
- 3
Determine the performance of C and/or assembly programs when processing data from peripheral devices.
- 4
Analyse, design and test real time software employing concurrency and inter-process communication.
- 5
Analyse and compare behaviour of different real-time schedulers.
- 6
Appreciate how an optimising compiler can translate a high level language program into efficient assembly code.
Workload and teaching
Two 1 hour lectures, one 3 hour laboratory/practice class and 7 hours of private study per week
Where it fits
ECE3073 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Horace Josh
- Dr Narayanan Ramakrishnan
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Tom Drummond
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE3073?
ECE3073 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ECE3073?
ECE3073 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including ECE4012, ECE4074, ECE4191 and ECE4810.
When is ECE3073 offered?
In 2020, ECE3073 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Which majors and minors include ECE3073?
ECE3073 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.