Explore the fundamental principles and architecture of modern computing systems in this comprehensive computer architecture course. Delve into topics such as computer technology, hardware language instructions, digital logic design, computer arithmetic, processor design, memory hierarchy, storage and I/O systems, and parallel processing. Gain a solid foundation in computer architecture concepts and their practical applications through a structured curriculum spanning nine units. Conclude the course with a reflective look at the field's past and future, complete a feedback survey, and demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter in a final certificate exam.
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
