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HE1003 Digital and Micro Computer Technology 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus HE1003 (Autumn 2007–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HE1003 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Binary arithmetics
  • Logical operators and electronic gates
  • Boolean algebra
  • Be able to analyse and design combinatory systems
  • Computer models: von Neuman and Harvard architecture, CISC and RISC
  • The function of the micro computer on register level
  • Signals of a micro computer
  • Interrupt handling in hardware and software
  • Parallel and serial interfaces
  • Timers and other peripheral devices
  • Program design
  • Assembler programming
  • Low level programming in C

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to give knowledge in digital subsystems and a good knowledge about the design of embedded computer systems, their function, programming and applications.

After completing of this course students are to:

  • be able to analyse and design combinatory systems
  • be able to understand the design of a micro computer system
  • be able to understand the function and use of peripheral devices
  • be able to understand the communication between different units within a computer system
  • be able to program a computer system in assembler as well as in high level language
  • have good skills in using development tools for embedded systems

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

General entrance requirements. - successful completion of upper secondary education, knowledge of Swedish and English.

Basic knowledge in digital electronics and basic knowledge in C programming

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, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 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.

Passed lab work
(LAB1, 4,5 cr. credit rate A/B/C/D/E/Fx/F)
Passed accounts/
Passed written exam
(TEN1, 3 cr. credit rate A/B/C/D/E/Fx/F)

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

STH/Computer and Electrical Engineering

Main field of study

Information Technology, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle