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Calcolatori Elettronici e Reti di Calcolatori
Computer Systems and Networks
Adriano Mancini

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2015/2016
Credits 9
Hours 72
Period II
Language ENG

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of C programming language

Learning outcomes
The course is divided into two parts. The first is intended to give students a basic understanding of the architecture of computers. The second aims to provide a basic understanding of computer networks, the TCP / IP protocol, the Internet security issues.

Program
The course is divided into two parts. The first is intended to give students a basic understanding of the architecture of computers. The second aims to provide a basic understanding of computer networks, the TCP / IP protocol, the Internet security issues. Topics Computers part: 1) Computer Architectures 2) Logic Operations in ALU 3) Registers 4) Bus and arbitration 5) Instructions and Microinstructions 6) Processors 7) Central Memory 8) Storage Memory 9) Interrupts and I/O devices Computer Networks part: 10) Introduction to computer networks 11) Communication protocols 12) Physical Level 13) Data Link Level 14) Network Level 15) Transport Level 16) Application Level 17) Digital Security 18) Notes on distributed computing systems

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
The exam consists on two main parts: technical report and oral. The technical report part is the development of an educational project that is discussed during the examination session. The discussion starts from the assigned educational project exploring also additional concepts presented during the course (both Computer Architecture and Computer network).

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
To successfully pass the assessment of learning , the student must demonstrate a well-established knownledge of concepts presented in the course. The education project consists on two parts: state of the art (10h) and development (10h). The work could be done in groups formed by two students.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
During the exam the student will be prompted to first discuss its project. After the first part of the exam the student should answer to the questions which covers the course and related concepts.

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
The minimum mark is 18/30. The "laude" could be assigned to students that demonstrate a complete knowledge of concepts presented during the course.

Recommended reading
William Stallings, “Computer Organization and Architecture – Designing for Performance, 9th/ed.”, Pearson Andrew S. Tanenbaum, “Computer Networks 5th/ed”, Pearson

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