UCL - Electronic bases of computer science

[SINF1140]

[30h + 30h] 6 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Marc Lobelle

Language: French

Level: First

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

The purpose of this course is to give the student a basic understanding of the working of the main components of a computer system, as well as the physical principles on which they are based, in order to be able to use then appropriately and if necessary to selects such components.
No pre-existent knowledge in electronics is required.

Main themes

- Specificity of software for real-time systems: specific concepts, design methods, specific fonctions of operating systems, fault tolerance.

- Realisation of small computer systems based on microprocessors.

Content and teaching methods

(1) Physical principles
o Fundamental laws of electronics
o Measurements and precision of measurements
o Elements of signal theory (frequency, phase)
o Elements of line theory (reflections, matching)

(2) Representation of information
o Binary representation of information
o Electronic processing of binary information (combinatory logic, elementary sequential circuits)
o Electronic implementation of basic logic circuits and memory cells
o Technology of memories (central memory, magnetic of optical disks, archives)

(3) Transmission of information on serial lines (asynchronous, synchronous) and parallel buses : roles, operation, protocols.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

No pre-existent knowledge in electronics is required.