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 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs FIT2085, FIT1047 or FIT1008 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT3159
After FIT3159
1 unit list FIT3159 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory ExercisesOther40%
- Tutorial ExercisesOther20%
- Applied Problem Solving TasksOther40%
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
- Tutorials12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories18 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Where it fits
FIT3159 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Adamu Muhammad Buhari
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Charith Kohomban Wickrama Jayasekara
Common questions
What can I take after FIT3159?
FIT3159 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT4165.
When is FIT3159 offered?
In 2023, FIT3159 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is FIT3159?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3159 have an exam?
No. FIT3159 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3159?
FIT3159 is part of Advanced computer science and Software engineering.