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227-0627-00L 6 Credits BSC , DS , MSC D-ITET , D-INFK , D-MATH

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Computer System Design I

Computer System-Entwurf I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Anton Gunzinger

VVZ CR 4.47

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:30

Abstract

Based on the requirements of the applications, the most relevant units of a computer system will be examined.

Objective

To familiarise the future engineer with the fundamentals of computer system design.

Content

Handling of creativity, applications, specifications and cost models, the most relevant units of a computer system (arithmetic and logic unit, memory, program control, input/output). Examples of processing systems.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script and exercices sheets.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , DS , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Computer System-Entwurf I	Mon 08:15-12:00 (ETZ E 8)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Computer Science
- 5. and Advanced Semesters
  - Advanced Courses
Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor
- Electives
Computer Science Bachelor
- Major
  - Electives
Computational Science and Engineering Master
- Electives
Computer Science Master
- Electives
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Majors
  - Computer and Networking
    - Minor Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other major.)
  - Micro- and Optoelectronics
    - Minor Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other major.)