| Code |
16666
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(30H)/T(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Informatics
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Entry requirements |
N/A
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Learning outcomes |
The discipline of Computer Technologies intends to convey the foundations of the functioning and construction of digital systems, encompassing the following main objectives:
• Acquisition of knowledge about the technologies used in the construction of digital computers.
• Analysis and synthesis of combinatorial and sequential digital systems.
• Introduction to digital systems and architectures.
At the end of the curricular unit, the student should be able to understand the functioning of most of the circuits that make up digital computers, and be able to carry out the respective analysis and synthesis.
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Syllabus |
Theoretical classes (T)
A) Introduction to Digital Systems: analog vs. digital systems, analog vs. digital computing, A/D and D/A conversion, electrical representation of digital signals;
B) Boolean algebra and digital circuits: variables and logical functions, truth tables, axioms and theorems of Boolean algebra, simplification of functions; numbering systems, representation codes, binary arithmetic; combinatorial and sequential circuits;
C) Technologies: memory and peripherals;
Practical classes (P)
Working groups of 2 students
Presentation and resolution of practical work using digital circuit simulation programs (LogiSim)
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Main Bibliography |
1.1) Class notes (Moodle);
1.2) “Sistemas Digitais”, Acácio Manuel Raposo Amaral, ISBN: 9789726187677, Edições Sílabo, 2014;
1.3) “Sistemas Digitais - Princípios e Prática”, Morgado Dias, ISBN=978-972-722-700-6, Editora FCA, 2013;
1.4) “Computer Systems - Digital Design, Fundamentals of Computer Architecture and Assembly Language”, Ata Elahi, Springer, 2018;
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Teaching methodologies:
- Theoretical classes;
- Practical-laboratory classes;
- Tutoring to clarify doubts.
Assessment methods and criteria:
Assessment is based on two main elements:
- a written test (T) worth 12 marks;
- two practical assignments, carried out in the practical class, TP1 worth 3 marks and TP2 worth 5 marks;
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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