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Introduction to computer systems [SINF1252]
[30h+30h exercises] 5 credits

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This course is taught in the 2nd semester

Teacher(s):

Marc Lobelle

Language:

French

Level:

First cycle

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

Aims

- To Understand and to explain the functionalities provided by the different hierarchical levels of the architecture of a computing system, from the physical machine to software components directly supporting the applications

- To understand and explain typical system architectures their components, as well at the hardware as the operating system level.

- To use and to configure efficiently functions and services provided by computers and operating systems

- To compare various computer implementations and identify their strengthes and weaknesses

- To know and to understand the implications of the orders of magnitude of measurable characteristics of computing systems

Main themes

- Abstraction levels in computing systems
- Architectures of processors
- Memory hierarchy
- Peripherals and peripheral interfaces
- Techniques for performance enhancement
- Machine language, assembly language and C language
- Mission and functions of operating systems
- Key concepts in operating systems
- Use of operating system functions in C programs
- C programming on computer without OS.

Content and teaching methods

see "Main themes"

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

- Prerequisite:
(1) Mastering a high level language such as Java, C or C++.
(2) Passive technical english

- References
Mandatory Book:
(1) Tanenbaum, A. S., "Modern Operating Systems (second edition)" , Prentice Hall Inc, 2001

Recommended reading
(2) Patterson, D. A. and Hennessy, J .L. , "Computer Organization and Design: the Hardware / Software Interface" , Morgan Kaufman Publ. Inc, 1998.
(3) Stevens, R. W, "Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment" , Addison-Wesley Inc, 1992.

- Organisation
(1) Individual and group based active learning
(2) Course language: French ; the course can be taken by English speaking students

Other credits in programs

ECGE3DS/IG

Diplôme d'études spécialisées en économie et gestion (informatique de gestion - Master in Information Systems)

(6 credits)

Mandatory

FSA12BA

Deuxième année de bachelier en sciences de l'ingénieur, orientation ingénieur civil

(5 credits)

LING2MS

Master en linguistique, à finalité spécialisée en ingénierie linguistique

(6 credits)

MATH22/G

Deuxième licence en sciences mathématiques

(5 credits)

SINF12BA

Deuxième année d'études de bachelier en sciences informatiques

(5 credits)

Mandatory



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