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

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

Schema VT-2021-271

IE1205 Digital design or similar

DD1316 Programmeringsteknik och C or similar

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Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

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

• 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.

Laboratory ( LABA )

Laboratory ( LABB )

Examination ( TEN1 )

• 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.