Computer Systems

lsinf1252  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Computer Systems
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Bonaventure Olivier;
Language
French
Prerequisites
Within SINF1BA : LSINF1101

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
  • Levels of abstraction in computer systems
  • Processor architectures
  • Machine language, assembly language and C language
  • Roles and functions of operating systems
  • Using functions of an operating system in applications
  • Processes and Threads: Concepts, Problems and Solutions
  • Multiprocessor systems
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1

Given the learning outcomes of the "Bachelor in Engineering" program, this course contributes to the development, acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes:

  • AA1.1, AA1.2
  • AA2.4-7
  • AA4.1, AA4.4

Given the learning outcomes of the "Bachelor in Computer science" program, this course contributes to the development, acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes:

  • S1.I4
  • S2.2-4
  • S5.2, S5.5

Students completing successfully this course will be able to

  • explain what functions are performed by different levels of the hierarchy from the physical machine level up to the layer that contains the applications.
  • explain the main architectures of operating systems  and processors
  • use and implement efficiently the various functions and services provided by the processors and operating systems
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
see "Main themes"
Teaching methods
Magistral courses and sessions proved by appointed guardian
Projects by group
Evaluation methods
  • Written exam (60%)
  • Individual project (10%) 
  • Project (10%)  group of 2 students.
Individual reviews can not be represented in the second session. The mark of project can be replaced by an individual project in the second session.
Other information
http://sites.uclouvain.be/SystInfo/
Background:
  • Good basic knowledge of programming and algorithmics, and practical experience in programming with a high-level programming language are required to start this course.
Online resources
https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=9197
Bibliography
Livre de référence :
Faculty or entity
INFO


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Linguistics
LING2M
5
LSINF1103
Bachelor in Computer Science
SINF1BA
5
LSINF1101
Master [120] in data Science: Statistic
DATS2M
5
Minor in Engineering Sciences: Computer Sciences
LSINF100I
5
Minor in Computer Sciences
LINFO100I
5
LSINF1101