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DD1377 Low Level Programming and Computer Architecture 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus DD1377 (Autumn 2022–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DD1377 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Different forms of data and how they are represented in the computer: numbers, text and computer programs.

Machine code and assembler programming.

The architecture of computers.

CISC and RISC.

Execution, Pipelining.

The memory hierarchy from register to hard disk.

Intended learning outcomes

After completed course, you shall be able to

  • describe how data and computer programs are stored on the computer
  • describe how computer programs are executed on different levels
  • describe how computers interpret and execute machine code
  • describe how computers are constructed
  • read, understand and write assembler programs

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Assignments, 4.5 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

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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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/Computer Science

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex