School of Computer Science BCS accreditation 2021 - 2026

Artificial Intelligence MEng (Hons) - COMP12111 Fundamentals of Computer Engineering

2.1.1 Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories

Covers basic logic design, combinatorial and sequential systems and processor design (memory, CPU and I.O.).

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

2.1.2 Use of such knowledge in modelling and design

Addresses the design of logic elements through to the design of a complete, but basic, processor.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

2.1.3 Problem solving strategies

This is addressed in laboratory work, supported by lectures.

Assesement : Lab work

2.1.5 Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems

Use of boolean algebra, gate level design, and HDL description of circuits in the design and implementation of systems.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

2.2.1 Specify, design or construct computer-based systems

Addresses the design of simple processors and their interaction with memory and IO.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

2.2.4 Deploy tools effectively

Use of commercial CAD tools to design and simulate simple hardware.

Assesement : Lab work

3.1.3 Knowledge of systems architecture

Detailed exploration of low-level systems architecture

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

3.1.4 Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and/or statistical principles

Basic Boolean logic and binary arithmetic and the application to the design of digital systems.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

3.2.3 System Design

Design of digital systems and system architecture.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

4.1.1 Knowledge and understanding of scientific and engineering principles

Top-down design and simulation of digital systems via the use of the Verilog HDL.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

4.1.2 Knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles

Boolean algebra and binary arithmetic

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

4.2.3 Principles of appropriate supporting engineering and scientific disciplines

Top-down design and simulation of digital systems via Verilog. Importance of testing.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work