Great Ideas in Computer Architecture | Machine Structures | UC Berkeley

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Explore fundamental concepts in computer architecture, including C and assembly programming, caches, performance measurement, and parallelism. Gain valuable skills for computer science and engineering.

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Introduction

The subjects covered in this course include: C and assembly language programming, translation of high-level programs into machine language, computer organization, caches, performance measurement, parallelism, CPU design, warehouse-scale computing, and related topics.

Highlights

  • Covers fundamental concepts in computer architecture and machine structures
  • Hands-on experience with C and assembly language programming
  • Explores topics like caches, performance measurement, and parallelism
  • Provides insights into the design of CPUs and warehouse-scale computing

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in computer science, computer engineering, and related fields. It provides a deep understanding of the inner workings of computer systems and equips students with valuable skills in low-level programming and system design.

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