Introduction to Computer Engineering

11B1330

Bachelor

German

5.0

only winter term

1 semester

This module introduces the fundamentals of computer engineering. Building on the theory of Boolean algebra, it covers the implementation and optimisation of logical functions. The possibilities for implementing digital circuits are derived from the fundamentals of electronics. Finally, basic digital and arithmetic circuits as well as synchronous circuits, which make up modern computer systems, are presented.

1. Introduction
2. Boolean algebra and logical functions
3. Basic digital circuits
4. Number representation and arithmetic
5. Fundamentals of TI electronics
6. Implementation of digital circuits
7. Synchronous circuits

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination

• Field work / Experimental work

Graded examination performance

• Written examination: See valid study regulations.

Ungraded examination performance

• Experimental work: approx. 5 experiments in total

none

Upon completion of this module, students will be familiar with the technical fundamentals of computer science, both in terms of the theoretical aspects of Boolean algebra and the fundamentals of electronics. They will be familiar with methods for designing and optimising digital circuits.

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to

• analyse and minimise logical functions and implement them in digital circuits at gate level,
• design and use basic digital circuits and synchronous circuits,
• transform numbers into different representations and process them with arithmetic circuits, and
• select a suitable implementation of digital circuits based on their knowledge of the fundamentals of electronics.

Upon completion of the module, students will be able to design and optimise digital circuits, select suitable implementations, and present and discuss the approach.

• Weinhardt, Markus

• Weinhardt, Markus
• Gehrke, Winfried