Computer Organization | RISC Architecture, Pipelining, Memory Hierarchy

Explore the inner workings of computer systems, from instruction set and processor design to memory management and I/O. Gain a solid foundation for further studies in computer architecture and system design.

Introduction

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CS-224 Computer Organization by William Sawyer covers instruction set architecture (ISA), ISA design considerations, RISC vs. CISC, assembly and machine language, programming a RISC machine. It also includes computer arithmetic, arithmetic logic unit, floating-point numbers and their arithmetic implementations, processor design, data path and control implementation, micro programmed control, exception detection, pipelining, hazards, pipelined processor design, hazard detection and forwarding, branch prediction and exception handling, memory hierarchy, principles, structure, and performance of caches, virtual memory, segmentation and paging, I/O devices, and I/O performance.

Highlights

• Covers fundamental concepts of computer organization and architecture
• Includes hands-on programming of a RISC machine
• Explores advanced topics such as pipelining, memory hierarchy, and I/O

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in understanding the inner workings of computer systems, from the instruction set and processor design to memory management and I/O. It provides a solid foundation for further studies in computer architecture and system design.