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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science
Revision: 4
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-1490-2022
Course syllabus
Computer Organization
Computer Organization
6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)
Course code: DV1493
Main field of study: Computer Science, Technology
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: Teaching is normally given in Swedish, but teaching in English may occur
Applies from: 2025-08-25
Approved: 2023-01-25
1. Descision
This course is established by Head of the Department of Computer Science and Computer Systems Engineering on delegation from the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Sciences 2015-02-11. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Computer Science 2023-01-25 and applies from 2025-08-25.
2. Entry requirements
Programming or algorithms and data structures, 16 hp.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 1505 | Assignment 1 | 0.5 credits | GU |
| 1515 | Assignment 2 | 1.5 credits | GU |
| 1525 | Assignment 3 | 2 credits | GU |
| 1535 | Written exam | 2 credits | AF |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
Patterson, D., Hennessy, J., (2016), Computer Organization and Design – The hardware/software interface: ARM edition, Morgan Kaufmann, ISBN: 9780128017333
This is not a legal document. If you would like a copy of the legal decision regarding this course plan, contact the registrar at Blekinge Institute of Technology.