Course Details in 2027/28 Session


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Module Title LH Computer Hardware and Digital Design
SchoolSchool of Engineering
Department Elec, Elec & Sys Engineering
Module Code 04 40417
Module Lead TBC
Level Honours Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-14 hours
Tutorial-3 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-8 hours
Guided independent study-75 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description Students deepen their knowledge of design methods of digital systems and are introduced to Hardware Description Languages and automatic synthesis. Implementation styles (e.g. ASIC, FPGA) are introduced. The principle functional units of a modern computer system are designed. The principles of computer arithmetic and the IEEE 754 standard are introduced.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • To design and synthesize simple digital systems using VHDL.
  • To analyse modern computer architecture and to identify performance issues.
  • Design appropriate test patterns and pattern generators for simple digital systems.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
1,000 word coursework report (25%)
1.5 hours closed book exam (75%)

Reassessment:

Resit failed components
Other
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