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The program of this Postgraduate Certificate focuses on the history of computers to introduce students to arithmetic or classical concepts of logic design. The basic operation of a computer, the internal and external memory or the input and output ports, as well as the structure of the processor are key elements of this specialization. In addition, aspects such as the design and evolution of computers or the different processors will also be covered in this program.

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Module 1. Computer Technology

1.1. General Information and a Brief History of Computers

1.1.1. Organization and Architecture
1.1.2. Brief History of Computers

1.2. Computer Arithmetic

1.2.1. The Arithmetic-Logic Unit
1.2.2. Numbering Systems
1.2.3. Integer Representation
1.2.4. Arithmetic with Integers
1.2.5. Floating Point Representation
1.2.6. Floating Point Arithmetic

1.3. Classic Concepts of Logic Design

1.3.1. Boolean Algebra
1.3.2. Logic Gates
1.3.3. Logical Simplification
1.3.4. Combinational Circuits
1.3.5. Sequential Circuits
1.3.6. Concept of Sequential Machine
1.3.7. Memory Element
1.3.8. Types of Memory Elements
1.3.9. Synthesis of Sequential Circuits
1.3.10. Synthesis of Sequential Circuits with PLA

1.4. Basic Computer Organization and Operation

1.4.1. Introduction
1.4.2. Components of a Computer
1.4.3. Operation of a Computer
1.4.4. Interconnection Structures
1.4.5. Interconnection with Buses
1.4.6. PCI Bus

1.5. Internal Memory

1.5.1. Introduction to Memory Systems in Computers
1.5.2. Semiconductor Main Memory
1.5.3. Correction of Errors
1.5.4. Advanced DRAM Memory Organization

1.6. Input/Output

1.6.1. External Devices
1.6.2. Input/Output Modules
1.6.3. Scheduled Input/Output
1.6.4. Input/Output via Interrupts
1.6.5. Direct Memory Access
1.6.6. Input/Output Channels and Processors

1.7. from Machine Instructions: Features and Functions

1.7.1. Characteristics of Machine Instructions
1.7.2. Types of Operands
1.7.3. Types of Transactions
1.7.4. Assembly Language
1.7.5. Address
1.7.6. Formats of Instructions

1.8. Processor Structure and Operation

1.8.1. Processor Organization
1.8.2. Record Organization
1.8.3. Training Cycle
1.8.4. Instruction Segmentation

1.9. Cache and External Memory

1.9.1. Basic Principles of Cache Memories
1.9.2. Cache Design Elements
1.9.3. Magnetic Disks
1.9.4. RAID
1.9.5. Optical Memory
1.9.6. Magnetic Tape

1.10. Introduction to the Operation of the Control Unit

1.10.1. Microoperations
1.10.2. Processor Control
1.10.3. Wired Implementation

Module 2. The Structure of Computers

2.1. Fundamentals of Computer Design and Evolution

2.1.1. Definition of Computer Architecture
2.1.2. Evolution and Performance of Architectures
2.1.3. Parallel Architectures and Levels of Parallelism

2.2. Computer Performance Evaluation

2.2.1. Performance Measures
2.2.2. Test Programs (Benchmarks)
2.2.3. Improved Performance
2.2.4. Costs of a Computer

2.3. Leveraging the Memory Hierarchy

2.3.1. Memory Hierarchy
2.3.2. Basic Concepts of the Cache
2.3.3. Cache Evaluation and Improvements
2.3.4. Virtual Memory

2.4. Storage and Other Input/Output Aspects

2.4.1. Reliability, Dependability and Availability
2.4.2. Disk Storage
2.4.3. Flash Storage
2.4.4. Connection and Information Transfer Systems

2.5. Segmented Processors

2.5.1. What are Segmented Processors?
2.5.2. Principles of Segmentation and Performance Enhancement
2.5.3. Segmented Processor Design
2.5.4. Optimization of Functional Channels
2.5.5. Interrupt Handling on a Segmented Processor

2.6. Superscalar Processors

2.6.1. What are Superscalar Processors?
2.6.2. Parallelism between Instructions and Machine Parallelism
2.6.3. Superscalar Instruction Processing
2.6.4. Jump Instruction Processing
2.6.5. Interrupt Handling on a Superscalar Processor

2.7. VLIW Processors

2.7.1. What are VLIW Processors?
2.7.2. Exploiting Parallelism in VLIW Architectures
2.7.3. Compiler Support Resources

2.8. Vector Processors

2.8.1. What are Vector Processors?
2.8.2. Vector Architecture
2.8.3. The Memory System in Vector Processors
2.8.4. Performance Measurements on Vector Processors
2.8.5. Vector Processing Efficiency

2.9. Parallel Computers

2.9.1. Parallel Architectures and Levels of Parallelism
2.9.2. Motivation to the Study of Parallel Computers
2.9.3. Design Space: Classification and General Structure
2.9.4. Performance on Parallel Computers
2.9.5. Classification of Communication Systems in Parallel Computers
2.9.6. General Structure of the Communication System in Parallel Computers
2.9.7. The Network Interface in Parallel Computers
2.9.8. The Interconnection Network in Parallel Computers
2.9.9. Communication System Performance on Parallel Computers

2.10. Interconnection Networks and Multiprocessors

2.10.1. Topology and Types of Interconnection Networks
2.10.2. Switching in Interconnection Networks
2.10.3. Flow Control in Interconnection Networks
2.10.4. Routing in Interconnection Networks
2.10.5. Memory System Coherence on Multiprocessors
2.10.6. Multiprocessor Memory Consistency
2.10.7. Multiprocessor Synchronization

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