Course number: CIS 3330
Credit/Contact hours: 3
Term: Fall, August 25 - December 12, 2003
Course title: Computer Organization
College website: www.mansfield.edu
Instructor name: John Phillips
Instructor office location: Elliott 205 A
Instructor office hours: online at http://www.mnsfld.edu/~jphillip/
Instructor telephone: 570-662-4704
Instructor e-mail address: jphillip@mnsfld.edu
Overview of computer hardware, computer structure, machine representation of information, instruction codes, addressing, concepts of digital logic, microprogramming and assembly language programming.
Prerequisites: CIS 1104
CODE: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software, Charles Petzold, 2000, Microsoft Press, ISBN: 0-7356-1131-9.
How Computers Work, 6th edition, Ron White, 2002, Que, ISBN: 0-7897-2549-5.
This software is already installed on the computers in the Elliott 207 computer lab. However, you may wish to download and install copies on your own computer. The software is free.
MultiMedia Logic Win32 Kit - download at http://www.softronix.com/logic.html
8086 Microprocessor Simulator - download at http://www.softwareforeducation.com/download.htm.
Access to the Internet is required either using your own computer or by using a computer in the school's computer lab. You should keep at least 2 backup copies of all work you do on diskettes.
www.programbetter.com for the syllabus and course information
www.coursenotebook.com for the class discussion board
Online course. Log on to coursenotebook.com (cnb) discussion board daily if possible.
In general the following policy will be used on subjectively graded work such as essays and projects. Work that meets the stated requirements will in general earn a C grade. Work that goes beyond the basic requirements will in general earn anywhere from a C+ to a B grade. Work that is very good and exceeds the instructor's expectations will in general earn a B+ or A- grade. Only the most outstanding work will earn an A grade.
(Refer to the Mansfield University Catalog for grades that can be awarded.)
A >= 90%
B >= 80%
C >= 70%
D >= 60%
F < 60%
In addition, the instructor may choose to further differentiate grades with plus and minus subdivisions as outlined in the catalog.
| Course Grade | % of Grade |
| Assignments | 30 |
| Test 1 | 30 |
| Test 2 | 40 |
Assignments will be posted online. If you get help from a person other than the instructor, you must include the details of this help in writing on the assignment.
Tests 1 and 2 will be closed book. You will be allowed a one-page (8.5 x 11 inch) handwritten and non-photocopied original note sheet that you yourself have created, i.e. it may not be copied from another student in any way. Test 2 will be comprehensive. The tests will not be online, rather they must be taken on campus at one of the times that will be announced. If you are not able to take the tests on-campus, other arrangements will be made. Please email your instructor to discuss your situation if this is a problem for you.
Work that is late will lose one letter grade for each day late. No excuses. Computer, server, ftp, disk, and Internet problems will happen, therefore, make it a point to complete all assignments at least one day before the deadline.
This course places an emphasis on out-of-class experimentation, research, and reading. You will need to go beyond the textbook and draw from the extensive resources available on the Internet. You will need to spend a large amount of time exploring the course topics in a hands-on environment, either on your own computer or in the computer lab. Please allocate plenty of time in your schedule for this course.
This is an online course. Assignments will be posted at www.coursenotebook.com. In general, you will need to do considerable reading and studying from the textbooks as well as from course notes and Internet sources. Many assignments will require the use of simulation software that will be made available to you for download. Or if you prefer, you can do the assignments in the Elliott computer lab. Feel free to ask questions on the class discussion board about any material you need clarified.
This course requires previous programming experience. In addition, I assume you have knowledge of algebra, essay writing, and general computer skills. Considerable time will be required to do the reading and complete the assignments. Please do not take this course if you do not have the time it will take to keep up with the work.
It may be tempting to cheat in this class. Do not do it! You will be posting some of your work for all to view. Feel free to browse other students' posted work, on-line web sites, and other books for ideas. However, if you copy that work or borrow an idea and you do not give credit for it, that is plagiarism. Likewise, if you discuss a quiz or exam you have taken with another student before they take it, that is cheating. Working together on graded homework in this class is also considered cheating. You may get help on homework if you get stuck, but you must carefully document the help you receive. In general, you may not do anything that gives you or another student an unfair advantage. If you are in doubt then discuss the situation with your instructor.
The last day to withdraw from a College course with a "W" grade is published in the Academic Calendar. It is the responsibility of the student to complete and submit the necessary forms to the Registrar's Office. An official withdrawal would entitle the student to a grade of "W" in the course.
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as the course progresses.
| Week |
Week Of
|
Outline |
| 1 | 08/25 | CODE: Read chapters 1-6 |
| 2 | 09/01 | CODE: Read chapters 7, 8, 15, 9 HCW: Read chapters 4-6 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 3 | 09/08 | CODE: Read chapters 10-11 HCW: Read chapters 7-9 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 4 | 09/15 | CODE: Read chapters 12-13 HCW: Read chapters 10-12 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 5 | 09/22 | CODE: Read chapters 14, 16 HCW: Read chapters 13-14 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 6 | 09/29 | CODE: Digital logic experiments |
| 7 | 10/06 | CODE: Study chapter 17 again HCW: Read chapters 18-20 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 8 | 10/13 | CODE: MUCPU digital design experiments HCW: Read chapters 21-23 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 9 | 10/20 | CODE: MUCPU assembler experiments |
| 10 | 10/27 | CODE: 8086 assembler experiments HCW: Read chapters 26-28 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 11 | 11/03 | CODE: Read chapters 18, 19 HCW: Read chapters 29-30 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 12 | 11/10 | CODE: Read chapters 20, 21 HCW: Read chapters 31-32 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 13 | 11/17 | CODE: Read chapters 22 HCW: Read chapters 33-34 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 14 | 11/24 | CODE: Read chapters 23, 24, 25 |
| 15 | 12/01 | HCW: Read chapters 35-36 Complete assignments posted on cnb |
| 16 | 12/08 | Test #2 dates and times will be posted |