This document provides an overview of the objectives, knowledge, and skills covered in the course "Computer 23: Computer Design and Architecture". The objective is to introduce students to the architecture of personal computers by exposing them to basic building blocks, design trade-offs, and a system-level view of design. Students will understand personal computer architecture and system hardware communication. Upon completing the course, students will have mastered basic design skills to architect, develop, and test personal computer systems.
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Computer 23
This document provides an overview of the objectives, knowledge, and skills covered in the course "Computer 23: Computer Design and Architecture". The objective is to introduce students to the architecture of personal computers by exposing them to basic building blocks, design trade-offs, and a system-level view of design. Students will understand personal computer architecture and system hardware communication. Upon completing the course, students will have mastered basic design skills to architect, develop, and test personal computer systems.
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Computer 23: Computer Design and Architecture
Objective:
To introduce the student to a very practical and prevalent
computer architecture, the architecture of a personal computer. The student will be exposed to the basic building blocks in system architecture. Fundamental design trade-offs will be exposed and evaluated. Common design practices and a system level view of design will be presented. Topics will include chip level components, board design, and overall system development activities.
Knowledge:
Students will be able to understand the key concept of the
personal computer architecture. They will be able to understand deeper the computer system architecture and hardware communication.
Skills:
At the completion of this course the student will have mastered
the basic design skills necessary to architect, develop, and test personal computer systems.