Module: Computer Architecture Review

The Von Neumann model, the fetch-decode-execute cycle, memory, and multi-core architectures.

Learning Outcomes

Understand basic computer architecture concepts

Understand the main components of the Von-Neumann model
Understand the concept of an ISA
Understand the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle

Readings

Computer Architecture Review

Von Neumann model, the CPU, Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, Memory, Multi-core

Lecture notes

Textbook Reading

Operating System Concepts, Sections 1.2 and 1.3

Reading