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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: 2023-08-28
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 2023-08-28.

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