| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| FB3 | Have basic knowledge on the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and IT programmes of application in engineering. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B2 | Have knowledge in basic and technological subjects, which gives them the ability to learn new methods and theories, and the versatility to adapt to new situations. | |
| CT2 | Managing information and knowledge through the efficient use of IT | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| FB3 |
Understand the correspondence between the fundamental elements of high level languages and the elements of machine language that support them. Understand the functioning of an operating system as a resource manager in the IT system. Use the resources provided by an operating system from the user interface. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B2 |
Know the role of IT in the fields of industry and socioeconomics. Know the different components of an IT system composed of machines and programmes. Understand the functioning, relationships and level structure of a computer. Analyse combinational logic circuits. Analyse sequential logic circuits. Synthesise basic finite-state machines. Understand the organisation and functioning of Von Neumann architecture systems: processor, memory, and input/output. Understand the functioning of the digital elements that constitute a processor (ALU, records, address calculation, sequencer, etc.) and understand how they are involved in the execution of programmes written in machine language. Understand and evaluate the essential factors that affect the execution time of a programme. | |
| CT2 |
Master the tools for managing their own identity and activities in a digital environment. Search for and find information autonomously with criteria of reliability and relevance Organize information with appropriate tools (online and face-to-face) so that they can carry out their academic activities Produce information with tools and formats appropriate to the communicative situation and with complete honesty Use IT to share and exchange information | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Coding and information processing | Bit, nibble, byte Hexadecimal Binary encoding of natural numbers and integers |
| Logic design | Analysis of combinational logic-circuits. Analysis of sequential logic-circuits. Synthesis of basic finite-state machines. |
| Fundamentals of machine language | General structure Instruction format Types of addressing Control unit: general records, IR and SR records, ALU Processing unit: phases, FSM, memory access cycles, execution cycles |
| OS Introduction | Introduction, Layers, Types, Memory hierarchy, Virtual memory |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | |||||||
| Introductory activities |
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1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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26 | 28 | 54 | ||||||
| Problem solving, exercises in the classroom |
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15 | 15 | 30 | ||||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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28 | 28 | 56 | ||||||
| Personal attention |
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1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Multiple-choice objective tests |
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2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
| Multiple-choice objective tests |
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2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Explanation of the objectives, content and assessment process. |
| Lecture | Explanation of theoretical concepts using slides and blackboard. The teacher will ask questions to the students to develop their own solutions to the issues raised. |
| Problem solving, exercises in the classroom | During the course, the teacher will present exercises related to the theoretical context presented in lectures. |
| Laboratory practicals | Application of theoretical knowledge to specific situations, using computers, simulators and other practical elements of the laboratories. |
| Personal attention | Teachers will be available during class and office hours, to meet students and answer any questions that were raised during the development of the subject. |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| <p>Time reserved for individual attention and doubt solving with students. Due to the health emergency, this attention can be carried out through online meetings, previously appointed by e-mail, or with other online tools.</p> |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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Laboratories. Resolution, in group, of the laboratory practice: preliminary analysis, design, implementation | 30% |
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| Multiple-choice objective tests |
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Objective test composed of short questions and / or test type of the contents of the theory and problems classes. | 35% | ||||
| Multiple-choice objective tests |
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Objective test composed of short questions and / or test type of the contents of the theory and problems classes. | 35% | ||||
| Others |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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The assessment elements of the course are: tests about the contents of lecture and problem classes, and laboratory practicals and preliminary analysis. Students must obtain a minimum score in each elements of the assessment in order to pass the course. If any element of assessment does not reach the minimun score, the final mark of the course shall not exceed 4.5. The minimum score is the same in the 1st and in the 2nd examination period. The evaluation will be continuously during 1st examination period. There is not a 2nd assesment period for the laboratory practicals. The rest of the elements during the 2nd period will be the same as in the 1st assesment period. Students must examine the elements that have not obtained the minimum score in 1st call. If submitted in 2nd period, the final assesment will be that of the 2nd period. In conducting written tests, there are not allowed to use any electronic devices (calculators, computers, tablets, phones, watches, etc.). If we detect any copy in any activity evaluation, the grade of this examination period will be 0, and the student should take again all the assessment elements in the next examination period. The exams will be held in person. In case of lockdown or mobility restrictions caused by the Covid-19 health emergency, the assessment activities, including exams, would be done online on the scheduled dates. Updated information can be found on Moodle (virtual teaching space). Assessment activities must be planned in order to be carried out in a mixed or online mode in the event of lockdown. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Professors/es Fonaments Computadors, Transparències Fonaments de Computadors, 2017, ETSE-URV (Tarragona)
William Stallings, Computer Organization and Architecture, 10th ed (2015), Prentice Hall
Thomas L. Floyd, Fundamentos de Sistemas Digitales, 11ª ed (2016), Pearson Prentice-Hall
Javier García Zubía, Problemas Resueltos de Electrónica Digital, 2003, Thomson |
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| Complementary |
Mano M. Morris, Charles R. Kime, Fundamentos de diseño lógico y de computadores, 2005, Pearson Prentice-Hall
John P. Hayes, Introducción al diseño lógico digital , 1996, Addison-Wesley |
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