This course covers computer technology, hardware language, digital logic design, computer arithmetic, processor design, memory hierarchy, storage, I/O, parallel processing, and offers a comprehensive overview of computer architecture. The course aims to teach students the fundamentals of designing and understanding computer systems, with a focus on both theoretical concepts and practical applications. The intended audience for this course includes students and professionals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of computer architecture and system design.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Technology
- Unit 2: Instructions: Hardware Language
- Unit 3: Fundamentals of Digital Logic Design
- Unit 4: Computer Arithmetic
- Unit 5: Designing a Processor
- Unit 6: The Memory Hierarchy
- Unit 7: Storage and I/O
- Unit 8: Parallel Processing
- Unit 9: Look Back and Look Ahead
- Course Feedback Survey
- Certificate Final Exam
