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Course presentation
This course gives an introduction to the key concepts of digital design, computer architecture, compliers and software engineering. Thisis done constructively, by building a simple, but general purpose computer from basic digital building blocks up to the operating system. In this process we will explore many ideas and techniques used in the design of modern hardware and software systems.
During the course, students build the software emulation of a computer, through the sequence of 12 small projects, each addressing a building block of a modern computing system.
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2019
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Architecture, elements and concepts of modern computing systems and how they relate to each other. The content will include:
- computer architecture
- machine language
- assembler and higher level programming languages
- compilers
- operating systems
- virtual machine
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the students will be able to:
- discuss the fundamental concepts of how to build a modern computer from the ground up
- construct a computing system, by building key components themself
- to use software emulation tool for computer architecture design
LABA - Laboratory, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
LABB - Laboratory, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Laboratory ( LABA )
Laboratory ( LABB )
Examination ( TEN1 )
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
