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Teacher(s)
Andraud Martin (compensates Bonaventure Olivier); Bonaventure Olivier; Van den Schrieck Virginie (compensates Bonaventure Olivier);
Language
French
Main themes
The course aims to introduce students to the operating principles of computers to enable them to understand how their programs are executed on a simple computer.
- Representation of information in binary form (integer and real numbers, characters, etc.)
- Combinatorial logic (logic gates, construction of simple circuits)
- Memory management (RAM, ROM, …)
- Synchronous digital circuits and role of the clock
- Construction of a simple microprocessor
- Inputs-Outputs and storage devices
- assembly language
Learning outcomes
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Content
- Representation of information in binary form (integer and real numbers, characters, etc.)
- Combinatorial logic (logic gates, construction of simple circuits)
- Memory management (RAM, ROM, …)
- Synchronous digital circuits and role of the clock
- Construction of a simple microprocessor
- Inputs-Outputs and storage devices
- assembly language
Teaching methods
- Lecture
- Exercise sessions
- Mini-projects for building the main components of a computer
Evaluation methods
First session
The final grade is equally split: 50% for the "assembly part" 50% for the "electronics part".
Assembly part
For the assembly part, the grade is calculated based on:
Students who are exempted following the INGInious test but who still wish to take the exam must submit a request by email to the professors before the end of the semester. If they retake the exam, the result of this test will be used for the final calculation. The grade for the exemption test will no longer be taken into account.
Electronic part
The electronic part will be evaluated only with a final exam.
Second session
Exam only : continuous assessment no longer counts in the second session. Each part of the course will be weighted at 50%.
If one of the two parts (assembler or electronics) was passed in the first session (grade >=10/20), the student will automatically be exempt from the corresponding part. If they still wish to retake this part in the second session, they must submit a request by email to the professors before the start of the second session, and at least one week before the exam. If they retake this part of the exam, the result of the second session will be used for the final calculation. The June grade will no longer be taken into account.
Additional information
The use of generative AI tools is forbidden for redacting reports and generate source code in this course. Also, external information sources must be always cited, respecting bibiligraphical referencing norms.
The final grade is equally split: 50% for the "assembly part" 50% for the "electronics part".
Assembly part
For the assembly part, the grade is calculated based on:
- A written exam mid-semester
- A continuous evaluation during lectures
Students who are exempted following the INGInious test but who still wish to take the exam must submit a request by email to the professors before the end of the semester. If they retake the exam, the result of this test will be used for the final calculation. The grade for the exemption test will no longer be taken into account.
Electronic part
The electronic part will be evaluated only with a final exam.
Second session
Exam only : continuous assessment no longer counts in the second session. Each part of the course will be weighted at 50%.
If one of the two parts (assembler or electronics) was passed in the first session (grade >=10/20), the student will automatically be exempt from the corresponding part. If they still wish to retake this part in the second session, they must submit a request by email to the professors before the start of the second session, and at least one week before the exam. If they retake this part of the exam, the result of the second session will be used for the final calculation. The June grade will no longer be taken into account.
Additional information
The use of generative AI tools is forbidden for redacting reports and generate source code in this course. Also, external information sources must be always cited, respecting bibiligraphical referencing norms.
Online resources
Bibliography
The Elements of Computing Systems, By Noam Nisan and Shimon Schocken (MIT Press)
Notes de cours, disponibles via https://sites.uclouvain.be/LSINC1102/pfo/
Notes de cours, disponibles via https://sites.uclouvain.be/LSINC1102/pfo/
Teaching materials
- Notes du cours LSINC1102: Principes de fonctionnement des ordinateurs
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Computer Science
