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 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 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
3 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly programming sessionsThreshold hurdle18%
- Mid-semester testThreshold hurdle12%
- Programming testThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
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
- Laboratories33 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
ECE3073 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Mehmet Yuce
- Associate Professor Narayanan Ramakrishnan
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Mehmet Yuce
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 3 units, including ECE4012, ECE4191 and ECE4810.
When is ECE3073 offered?
In 2021, ECE3073 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ECE3073?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE3073 have an exam?
No. ECE3073 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECE3073?
ECE3073 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.