The main objective of the course is to describe the main components of a computer and the basic behaviour of a computer. 1. Generic competences: - Capacity of analysis and synthesis (PO a, c, e) - Capacity of organization and scheduling (PO c, d) - Problem solving (PO c, g) - Capacity to apply theoretical concepts (PO a, c) - Capacity to apply their knowledge to their work in a professional manner and have competences to solve problems within their field of study (CB2) - Knowledge of the structure, organization, operation and interconnection of computer systems, the basics of programming and its application for solving engineering problems (CGB5) 2. Specific competences: a. Cognitive (PO a, c, e) - Understanding the behaviour of a computer and the internal structure of a computer (CECRI9) - Data representation in a computer and arithmetic basic concepts - Assembly programming and the relation to high level programming languages - Levels of the memory hierarchy - Input/output techniques b. Procedimental/Instrumental (PO a, c, g, k) - Ability to design and build digital systems, including computers, microprocessor-based systems and communications systems (CEIC1) - Programming simple applications in assembly programming - Evaluating memory cache systems - Evaluating the performance of an assembly program c. Attitude (PO: c, e) - Creativity - Critical vision of the computer structures - Motivation - Interest for acquiring new knowledge and information

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