Academic Year/course:
2023/24
581 - Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Technology and Services Engineering
30371 - Introduction to computers
Syllabus Information
Academic year:
2023/24
Subject:
30371 - Introduction to computers
Faculty / School:
110 - Escuela de Ingeniería y Arquitectura
Degree:
581 - Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Technology and Services Engineering
ECTS:
6.0
Year:
1
Semester:
Second semester
Subject type:
Compulsory
Module:
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1. General information
Context:
The subject is taught in the second semester of the first year.
Goals:
This subject deals with the construction of a simple computer through a bottom-up modular design. Using the Boolean algebra and its properties, we start by representing information and transforming it. Work continues on the analysis and design of combinational circuits. Subsequent sequential circuits are then analyzed and designed. Finally, proposes the design of a general purpose programmable machine, i.e. a simple computer.
Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering is a cross-cutting discipline that can be applied to help meet all the challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 agenda.
2. Learning results
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Know the fundamentals of digital logic design.
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Cover the operation of a large number of elementary combinational and sequential blocks.
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Be able to describe and design simple digital logic systems.
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Be capable of designing a simple computer at a basic level.
3. Syllabus
Introduction and mathematical fundamentals
Boolean Algebra
Logic gates
Technological restrictions
Numerical representation
Representation of natural numbers
Representation of integers
Basic arithmetic operations with integers
Representation of real numbers
Combinational systems
Analysis
Design
Combinational blocks
Sequential systems
Analysis
Design
Memory elements
Critical path and cycle time
Sequential blocks
Introduction to the digital computer: Single Machine
Structure and operation
Machine language architecture
Processing unit
Control unit
4. Academic activities
Face-to-face activities
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Type A01 activity (lectures): 30 hours
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Type A02 activity (problem classes): 15 hours
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Type A03 activity (practical classes): 15 hours
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Activity type A06 (job shadowing): 20 minutes
Non-face-to-face activities
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Activity type A05 (work performance): 04 hours
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Activity type A07 (preparation of practices): 08 hours
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Type A07 activity (self-study): 68 hours
Final assessment activity:
5. Assessment system
For all the tests, the correct development of the answers will be assessed, with a level of demand equal to that required during the classes.
The best option for each case will be considered.
Option A (including activities during the term):
Option B (not including activities during the term):