Course: Technical Tools and IS Infrastructure

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Course title Technical Tools and IS Infrastructure
Course code KMI/OTPP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Remeš Radim, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Beránek Ladislav, prof. Ing. CSc., MBA
Course content
Lectures: 1 - introduction, basic terminology 2 - the history of computer origin 3 - data representation 4 - computer architecture 5 - input devices 6 - output devices 7 - external memory devices 8 - basic instructions, descrition and functions of processes 9 - control unit and its functions 10 - microprogramming, RISC and post-RISC class processes 11 - memory types, virtual memory and paging 12 - linking systems, concentrator types and functions, networks, arbitration 13 - DMA, multiprocessors, paralele systems 14 - non-traditional architectures Seminars: 1 - binary numeration system, number dysplaying, codes, Boole's algebra, error checking and correction 2 - semiconductor elements, unipolar and bipolar transistor, flip-flops 3 - combinational and sequential automatons, analysis and synthesis 4 - von Neuman's type of computer designing 5 - arithmetical logical unit, totalizer 6 - control unit, shifting and countervailing registers, 7 - memory, memory types, addressing 8 - concentrator and channels 9 - processor, mikroprocesor architecture 10 - structure and relations among PC components 11 - printers 12 - monitors 13 - other peripheries 14 - operation system DOS briefly

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
  • Class attendance - 32 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 12 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This subject provides basic knowledge of information system technical interface, their classification, features and development trends. Students will learn to comapre and evaluate technical means and choose the suitable ones on the base of given criteria. Knowledge of this branch, that is needed especially for IS programming, will be provided. In this course the sutdents will get acquainted to the lowest physical levels of computers.
Students can compare and evaluate technical means and choose the suitable ones on the base of given criteria. Students are able to design information systems.
Prerequisites
The course has no prerequisities.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam, Test

Credit Requirements: Presentation of a project, credit exam.Global success rate minimally 65%. Examination Requirements: Students will demonstrate complex knowledge of technical principles of comuputers. The total note will be given on the base of credit test and exam results.
Recommended literature
  • CLEMENTS, A. Principles of Computer Hardware. Oxford University Press, USA, 2006.
  • DENNING, Peter J., Craig H. MARTELL a Vint CERT. Great principles of computing. Cambridge, MA (USA): MIT, 2015. ISBN 978-0-262-52712-5.
  • Dumas, J. D. Computer Architecture: Fundamentals and Principles of Computer Design. Boca Raton, FL (USA): CRC, 2017. ISBN 978-1-4987-7271-6.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Engineering and Informatics (1) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter