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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Computer Organization and Architecture
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Course Prefix & Number:
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COSC2425
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Section Number:
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340
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
The organization of computer systems is introduced using assembly language. Topics include basic concepts of computer architecture and organization, memory hierarchy, data types, computer arithmetic, control structures, interrupt handling, instruction sets, performance metrics, and the mechanics of testing and debugging computer systems. Embedded systems and device interfacing are introduced.
Prerequisite: COSC 1436.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: COSC1436. High School algebra, geometry, or business math.
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
The textbook for the course is “”The Essentials of Computer Organization and
Architecture” 4th Edition. Author: Linda Null and Julia Lobur.
ISBN: 978-1-284-03314-4
The instructor will also provide some additional material during the semester. It is helpful if you bring your own laptop computer to class. PCs are preferred but MACs will work.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Terry Province
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth room 205
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6215
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E-mail Address:
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tprovince@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Noon to 2 PM
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Noon to 2 PM
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Other times by appointment
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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1 Explain contemporary computer system organization
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2 Describe data representation in digital computers.
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3 Explain the concepts of memory hierarchy, interrupt processing, and input/output mechanisms.
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4 Measure the performance of a computer system
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5 Design and develop assembly language applications
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6 Explain the interfaces between software and hardware components
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7 Explain the design of instruction set architectures.
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8 Explain the concept of virtual memory and how it is realized in hardware and software
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Exams
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33
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12
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Quizzes
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33
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12
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Chapter Exercises
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33
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Quizzes 1 thru 3
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Due prior to exam #1
See date in Canvas
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Chapter Exercises 1 thru 5
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Due prior to exam #1
See date in Canvas
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Format, completion, correct/incorrect
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Exam #1
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Week #4
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Quizzes 4 thru 6
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Due prior to exam #2
See date in Canvas
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Chapter Exercises 6 thru 10
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Due prior to exam #2
See date in Canvas
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Format, completion, correct/incorrect
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Exam #2
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Week #8
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Quizzes 7 thru 10
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Due prior to exam #3
See date in Canvas
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Chapter Exercises 11 thru 15
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Due prior to exam #13
See date in Canvas
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Format, completion, correct/incorrect
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Exam #3
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Week #12
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Quizzes 11 thru 12
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Due prior to exam #4
See date in Canvas
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Chapter Exercises 16 thru 20
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Due prior to exam #4
See date in Canvas
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Format, completion, correct/incorrect
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Exam #4
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Week #15
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Final Exam
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Week #16
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Correct/incorrect M/C
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _______________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
X Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Zero for the assignment in question
- “F” in the course
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Susan Svane
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Office Location:
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Corinth room 232
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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ssvane@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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