Course image CSC2163: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Trimester 1

This module introduces the basic concepts of Computer Architecture. It starts with the structure of subsystems and covers the organization of the overall system. The unit outlines the fundamental way in which a computer works: starting with simple logic and progressing to a simple model of a microprocessor. This is followed by an appreciation of low-level programming leading to a clear understanding of the key points of machine performance.