Course: Computer Hardware Architecture

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Course title Computer Hardware Architecture
Course code AUPKS/AE2AE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Sysel Martin, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Mrázek Petr, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Mach Václav, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Mrázek Jan, Ing.
Course content
" Motherboard " Processor " Bus " Memory " hard drive, optical drive, disk array " Graphics subsystem " Communication ports " Printer and other peripherals " Configuration and assembling a computer

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Exercises on PC, Practice exercises
  • Preparation for course credit - 28 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 42 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Explain basic terms used in IT and hardware.
Explain basic terms used in IT and hardware.
Describe the architecture and components of a personal computer.
Describe the architecture and components of a personal computer.
Explain the basic function principles of processor .
Explain the basic function principles of processor .
Characterize the types of memories and explain the basic principles.
Characterize the types of memories and explain the basic principles.
Explain and define the principles of the function of buses and peripherals.
Explain and define the principles of the function of buses and peripherals.
Skills
Use the acquired knowledge in practice.
Use the acquired knowledge in practice.
Propose computer configuration according to the specified requirements.
Propose computer configuration according to the specified requirements.
Evaluate computer configuration and suggest improvements.
Evaluate computer configuration and suggest improvements.
Justify the choice of individual components.
Justify the choice of individual components.
Assembly a working computer and solve problems.
Assembly a working computer and solve problems.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Exercises on PC
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Exercises on PC
assessment methods
Written examination
Oral examination
Oral examination
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • Gook, M. Hardwarová rozhraní, průvodce programátora. Computer Press, 2006.
  • Messmer, H. P. Velká kniha hardware - architektura, funkce, programování. Computer Press, 2005.
  • Mueller, S. Osobní počítač - Hardware, Upgrade, Opravy. Computer Press, 2003.
  • Mueller, S. Osobní počítač - Nejpodrobnější průvodce hardwarem PC. Computer Press, 2001.
  • Sysel, M. Technické vybavení PC. Zlín, 2003.
  • Thompson, R. B.; Thompson, B. F. PC Hardware in a Nutshell. Que, 2003.
  • Winn L. R. Hardware Bible. Que, 2003.


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