Computer Organization and Networks (WS 2026/27)
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Content
In this course, we learn to model synchronous digital systems at the functional layer as well as the structural layer by using the hardware-design language SystemVerilog. Based on this, we discuss typical concepts found in computer organization: state machines, instruction sets, input and output, the stack, interrupt, pipelining, caches, and virtual memory. Furthermore, we learn the fundamentals of computer networks and communication technology.
The course is offered for students in the third semester of their bachelor's studies. It is advisable to have completed the programming courses offered in the first and second semesters. The course consists of four parts:
- Basics of Digital Design (logic gates, number representation, sequential logic, state machines)
- Processors, part I (Instruction sets, peripherals, C to machine language)
- Networks (Basics, Layers: Link, network, transport, and application)
- Processors, part II (pipelining, superscalar designs, caches, virtual memory, security)
Material
Lecture Slides| Date | Begin | End | Slides |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 14:30 | 16:45 | con2026_00_Welcome, con2026_01_Combinational_Circuits |
| 2026-10-07 | 13:00 | 15:15 | con2026_01_Combinational_Circuits (continued) |
| 2026-10-13 | 14:30 | 16:45 | con2026_02_Number_Representation, con2026_03_Sequential_Circuits |
| 2026-10-20 | 14:30 | 16:45 | con2026_03_Sequential_Circuits (continued), con2026_04_Finite_State_Machines |
| 2026-10-21 | 13:00 | 15:15 | con2026_05_Processors |
| 2026-11-03 | 14:30 | 16:55 | |
| 2026-11-04 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2026-11-10 | 14:30 | 16:55 | |
| 2026-11-11 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2026-11-18 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2026-11-25 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2026-12-02 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2026-12-09 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2026-12-16 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2027-01-13 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2027-01-20 | 13:00 | 15:15 | |
| 2027-01-27 | 13:00 | 15:15 |
Recordings of the course are available in TU Graz TeachCenter.
Example Material Presented in Lectures- Examples Repository
- Use the Tool DIGITAL for drawing simple combinational circuits (relevant for the first lectures).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| KW 42 & KW 43 | Setup Sessions |
| 2026-10-30 | Lab 1: State Machines |
| 2026-11-17 | Lab 2: Processors |
| 2026-12-15 | Lab 3: Assembly |
| 2027-01-19 | Lab 4: Networks |
| 2027-02-05 | Theoretical Exam |
- Question hours take place in person during specific timeslots (refer to your TU calendar). During question hours, four teaching assistants will be present to answer your questions regarding the homework. This is your primary place to ask questions.
Administrative Information
Administrative information is provided in the first lecture (see slides) and the "Administrative Information & Setup" document.Lecture Dates
| Date | Begin | End | Location | Event | Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/11/09 | 10:00 | 14:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/09 | 10:00 | 14:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/10 | 08:00 | 12:00 | CCGEG002 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/10 | 14:30 | 16:45 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2026/11/10 | 15:00 | 19:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/10 | 15:00 | 19:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/11 | 13:00 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2026/11/11 | 14:00 | 16:00 | CCGEG002 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/11 | 16:00 | 18:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/11 | 16:00 | 18:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/12 | 10:00 | 16:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/12 | 10:00 | 16:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-2-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/11/17 | 16:15 | 18:15 | PHEG024C | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/17 | 16:15 | 18:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/17 | 16:15 | 18:15 | AT02002J | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/17 | 18:15 | 20:15 | PHEG024C | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/17 | 18:15 | 20:15 | PHEG002 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/17 | 18:15 | 20:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/17 | 18:15 | 20:15 | AT02002J | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/17 | 18:15 | 20:15 | NT03128 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/17 | 18:15 | 20:15 | SZ01070 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 2 (SystemVerilog): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/11/18 | 13:00 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2026/11/24 | 14:30 | 16:45 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2026/11/25 | 13:00 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2026/12/02 | 13:00 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2026/12/07 | 15:00 | 17:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/07 | 15:00 | 17:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/09 | 08:00 | 12:00 | CCGEG002 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/09 | 13:00 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2026/12/09 | 15:30 | 19:30 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/09 | 15:30 | 19:30 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/09 | 17:30 | 19:30 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2026/12/10 | 08:00 | 12:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/10 | 08:00 | 12:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/11 | 08:00 | 12:00 | CCGEG002 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/11 | 15:00 | 19:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/11 | 15:00 | 19:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-3-Q&A-Session |
| 2026/12/15 | 16:15 | 18:15 | BMTEG138 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 3 (Programming): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/12/15 | 16:30 | 18:30 | PHEG024C | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 3 (Programming): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/12/15 | 18:15 | 20:15 | BMTEG138 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 3 (Programming): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/12/15 | 18:15 | 20:15 | PHEG002 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 3 (Programming): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/12/15 | 18:15 | 20:15 | NT03128 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 3 (Programming): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/12/15 | 18:15 | 20:15 | SZ01070 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 3 (Programming): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/12/15 | 18:30 | 20:30 | PHEG024C | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 3 (Programming): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2026/12/16 | 13:00 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2027/01/11 | 12:00 | 18:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/11 | 12:00 | 18:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/12 | 11:00 | 15:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/12 | 11:00 | 15:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/13 | 08:00 | 12:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/13 | 08:00 | 12:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/13 | 13:00 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2027/01/14 | 15:00 | 19:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/14 | 15:00 | 19:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/15 | 10:00 | 14:00 | CCGEG012 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/15 | 10:00 | 14:00 | CCGEG008 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Lab-4-Q&A-Session |
| 2027/01/19 | 16:15 | 18:15 | MD01168F | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 4 (Networks): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2027/01/19 | 16:15 | 18:15 | PHEG024C | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 4 (Networks): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2027/01/19 | 16:15 | 18:15 | BMTEG138 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 4 (Networks): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2027/01/19 | 18:15 | 20:15 | MD01168F | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 4 (Networks): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2027/01/19 | 18:15 | 20:15 | PHEG024C | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 4 (Networks): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2027/01/19 | 18:15 | 20:15 | PHEG002 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 4 (Networks): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2027/01/19 | 18:15 | 20:15 | BMTEG138 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 4 (Networks): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2027/01/19 | 18:15 | 20:15 | SZ01070 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/Mandatory Lab 4 (Networks): Your specific room assignment will be sent to you via email. |
| 2027/01/20 | 13:00 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2027/01/27 | 13:00 | 15:15 | BMTEG138 | CLASS | VU | CLASS/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 13:15 | 15:15 | NT03128 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 13:15 | 15:15 | NT03002 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 13:15 | 15:15 | NTEG230E | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 13:15 | 15:15 | NT01004 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 13:15 | 15:15 | ATK1120H | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 13:15 | 15:15 | PHEG002 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 13:15 | 15:15 | SZ01070 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 15:30 | 17:30 | NT03128 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 15:30 | 17:30 | NTEG230E | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 15:30 | 17:30 | NT01004 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 15:30 | 17:30 | NT03002 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 15:30 | 17:30 | SZ01070 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 15:30 | 17:30 | ATK1120H | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/05 | 15:30 | 17:30 | PHEG002 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/12 | 13:15 | 15:15 | ICK1120H | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/12 | 13:15 | 15:15 | SZ01070 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/12 | 15:30 | 17:30 | ICK1120H | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
| 2027/02/12 | 15:30 | 17:30 | SZ01070 | EXAM | VU | EXAM/ |
