Module: Computer Architecture ([Over|Re]view)

Learning Outcomes

Computer Architecture

Understand the main components of the Von-Neumann model
Understand the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle
Understand the need for and concepts behind the memory hierarchy
Understand the need for multi-core processors

Readings

Computer Architecture

Overview/Review of Fundamental Computer Architecture Concepts

Lecture notes

The Memory Bottleneck

Overview/Review of the reasons for and solutions to the Memory Bottleneck

Lecture notes

Experiential Learning

Homework Assignment #1

A pencil-and-paper assignment to make sure that you understand the fetch-decode-execute cycle

07 Sep 11:55 PM