Computer Architecture

Course Objective:

They will study the basic organization and architecture of digital computers (CPU, memory, I/O, software). Discussions will include digital logic and microprogramming. Such knowledge leads to better understanding and utilization of digital computers and can be used in the design and application of computer systems or as the foundation for more advanced computer-related studies. The architectural overview of different instruction sets, registers, memory allocation can be studied on the emerging vision that helps furthermore research. Classify the pipelining, as a basic practice for cumulative CPU performance as well as a design factor, planning, and control of pipeline units. Also, improve critical thinking when assessing the presence of a computer system conferring to objective standards.

Learning outcomes

 Understand the operation of electronic logic elements
 Comprehend the organization of a computer system in terms of its main components
 Grasp the detailed operation of a simple microprocessor
 Usage the different processor architectures
 Understand input/output mechanisms
 Know the prospective of a hierarchical memory system
 Be able to use standard levels to perform evaluation studies, and understand the equivalent result reports
 Nurture design skills of Instruction Sets
 Realize the visualization of the architecture of RISC and CISC processor