CSC429: Computer Organization and Architecture / College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics

This course introduces students to the organization and architecture of computer systems, beginning with the standard Von Neumann model and moving forward to more recent architectural concepts. Its goal is to study the evolution of computer architecture and the factors influencing the design of hardware and software elements of computer systems. Topics covered may include instruction-set architecture; number representation; processor micro-architecture; cache and memory organizations; input and output organization and architecture. By attending this course, the students will be exposed to the core computer components and will provide better understanding on computer performance and processing.