FIT3159 Computer architecture
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3159 Computer architecture is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT3159
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT3159
1 unit list FIT3159 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: FIT2069
Prerequisites: One of FIT1031, FIT1047, FIT1008 or FIT2085
Overview
This unit covers the internal mechanism of computers and how they are organised and programmed. Topics include combinatorial and sequential logic, Boolean Algebra, counters, ripple adders, tree adders, memory/addressing, busses, speed, DMA, data representation, machine arithmetic, microprogramming, caches and cache architectures, virtual memory and translation look-aside buffers, vectored interrupts, polled interrupts, pipelined architecture, superscalar architecture, data dependency, hazards, CISC, RISC, VLIW machine architectures.
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
Analyse simple logic circuits;
- 2
Explain and analyse key processor components;
- 3
Explain and analyse computer organisation;
- 4
Write and debug simple assembly language programs;
- 5
Use simulator programs to model computer system components.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Two hours of lectures
- One 3-hour laboratory or one 2-hour tutorial (alternating weeks)
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- A minimum of 7-8 hours independent study per week for preparing for and completing lab and project work, private study and revision.
Where it fits
FIT3159 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Carlo Kopp
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3159?
FIT3159 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT3159?
FIT3159 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT4165. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is FIT3159 offered?
In 2020, FIT3159 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT3159?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include FIT3159?
FIT3159 is part of Advanced computer science; Computer networks and security; and Software engineering.