Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - CMPT 295 D100

Introduction to Computer Systems (3)

Class Number: 6504

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 10, 2019
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Either (MACM 101 and ((CMPT 125 and CMPT 127) or CMPT 135)) or (MATH 151 and CMPT 102 for students in an Applied Physics program).

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The curriculum introduces students to topics in computer architecture that are considered fundamental to an understanding of the digital systems underpinnings of computer systems. Students with credits for CMPT 150 or 250 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Either (MACM 101 and ((CMPT 125 and CMPT 127) or CMPT 135)) or (MATH 151 and CMPT 102 for students in an Applied Physics program). Students with credits for CMPT 150 or 250 may not take this course for further credit.

Topics

  • Machine language programs
  • Representation of symbolic and numeric data
  • Representation of instructions (instruction set architecture)
  • Machine code optimization
  • Basic digital systems
  • CPU organization
  • Memory organization
  • Timing attacks (time permitting)

Grading

NOTES:

Labs 6x 0.5%; Assignments 9x 2%; Midterms 2x 17%; Final Examination 1x 45%. (To be confirmed during the first week of lectures)

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

EITHER THIS ONE: Computer SystemsMasteringEngineering with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3/E, Randal E. Bryant, David R. O'Hallaron, Pearson, 2016, 9780134071923, e-text

OR THIS ONE: Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3/E, Randal E. Bryant, David R. O'Hallaron, Pearson, 2016, 9780134092669, hardcopy

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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