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Course: Introduction to Computer Architecture Course Code: D22BC003

Course Credits: 4 Learning hours: 120

Course Outcomes
CO1: Comprehend the principles and architectural concepts of computer system.
CO2: Determine the functionality of different architectural components and their role in
data processing.
CO3: Infer and analyze the stages of the instruction processing cycle.
CO4: Comprehend the concepts of parallel computing and advanced processor
technologies.
CO5: Interpret and analyze the diverse types of addressing modes & memory
organization.

Unit 1: Computer Architecture Fundamentals


Basic Computer Structure: Computer Types, Evolution of Computer architecture
Learning Outcome: Develop insight on computer architectural framework.

Unit 2: Functional Units of a Computer


Functional Units Overview, Basic Operational Concepts, Role of Bus & Registers
Learning Outcome: Understand the key functional components and their interactions in a
computer system.

Unit 3: Instruction Set:


Classifying Instruction Set Architecture, Instruction Cycle
Learning Outcome: Interpret & summarize the instruction cycle.

Unit 4: Machine Instructions


Machine Instructions: Numbers and Characters, Arithmetic Operations in Machine
Instructions, Design of Accumulator Logic, Addressing modes.
Learning Outcome: Gain a comprehensive understanding of machine instructions and their
application in arithmetic operations.

Unit 5: Memory Addressing and Operations


Memory Addressing, Memory Operations
Learning Outcome: Recall various memory addressing modes and operations within a
computer system.
Unit 6: Assembly Language, Subroutines and Control Flow
Introduction to Assembly Language, Assembly Language for Basic Input and Output
Operations, Introduction to Subroutines, Control Flow Mechanisms
Learning Outcome: Understand assembly language and its usage in input and output
operations and Grasp the concept of subroutines and their role in controlling program flow.
Unit 7: Input/Output (I/O) Organization
Introduction to IO Devices, Accessing I/O Devices, Interrupts: Interrupt Hardware, Direct
Memory Access, Standard I/O Interfaces
Learning Outcome: Determine the various program-controlled I/O operations and data
transfer interfaces.

Unit 8: Memory System


Basic Concepts of Memory & Memory functions, Types of Memory: Semiconductor RAM
Memories & Read Only Memories (ROM),
Learning Outcome: Recall & identify the relevance of memory circuits and organization of
main memory.

Unit 9: Cache Memory and Virtual Memory


Cache Memory, Introduction to Virtual Memory and its functions
Learning Outcome: Identify the importance of cache memory and virtual memory in
enhancing system performance.

Unit 10: Microprogrammed Controls


Control Memory, Address Sequencing, Example of Micro Program, Design of Control Unit
Learning Outcome: Determine the address sequencing & micro instruction format.

Unit 11: Central Processing Unit


General Register Organization, Stack Organization: Register Stack & Memory Stack
Learning Outcome: Comprehend & analyses the function of components & working of
CPU.

Unit 12: Instruction Formats


Instruction Formats: Three-Address Instructions, Two: Address Instructions, One-Address
Instructions, Zero-Address Instructions, RISC Instructions
Learning Outcome: Analyze different instruction formats and CPU architectures, including
RISC and Superscalar processors.
Unit 13: Pipelining
Concepts of Pipelining, Data Hazards, Instruction Hazards, Control Hazards, Influence on
Instruction Sets
Learning Outcome: Examine the vital role of execution of machine instruction & the factors
affecting the performance of processor.

Unit 14: Parallel Computer Models


The State of Computing, Multiprocessors and Multicomputer, PRAM and VLSI Models
Learning Outcome: Gain insight on the physical architectures of parallel computers and
parallel processors.

Unit 15: Advanced Processor Technology


Design Space of Processors, CISC Architecture, RISC Architecture, Superscalar Processors
Learning Outcome: Assess the applications of instruction set architectures including CISC
and RlSC.

Text Book:
Dumas II, J. D. (2016). Computer Architecture: Fundamentals and Principles of Computer
Design, Second Edition. United States: CRC Press.

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