Computer Organization and Networks (WS 2025/26)
Table of Content
Content
This course provides an introduction to computer architectures and computer networks. It covers the following four blocks of topics: Logic circuits and logic design * Logic gates, truth tables, and combinatorial circuits * Number representation * Sequential logic and state machines * Hardware description and synthesis Basics of processors and programming * Components of a processor and peripherals * Instruction sets * Assembly language, machine language, C; translation between languages Computer networks * Basics of computer networks * Link and network layer * Transport and application layer Processor speed and security * Caches, out-of-order and speculative execution * Multitasking * Security in computer architecturesAdministrative Information
Previous Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the programming language C (as taught in "Introduction to Structured Programming" in the 1st semester)Prerequisites Curriculum
See position in the curriculumObjective
This lecture helps students understanding the structure of computers, computer networks and their components. Students learn how to build logic circuits and programming at assembly level.Language
EnglishTeaching Method
Frontalvorlesung mit medialer UnterstützungHow to get a grade
Registration
https://online.tugraz.at/tug_online/ee/rest/pages/slc.tm.cp/course-registration/589132Lecture Dates
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