Welcome to CPCS 214Computer Organization &

Architecture

Fall 2011

Muhammad Al-Hashimi

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What is CA?

Structure Organization Implementation Performance evaluation

Hardware or software?

Science, engineering and art of building computers …

Composition & arrangement (parts & connections)

Representation & transfer of data & controlSelection & management of functions

Construction & realization methods

Measurement toevaluate, compare & guide design

Systems, components & interconnections

Why CPCS 214?

Fundamental knowledge Better programming

solutions Understand performance

trends Design & organization

skills Smart system-level

decisions

Dr. Muhammad Al-Hashimi

Your Instructor

B.S. EE, KAAU 1987 M.S. CS, TAMU 1993 PhD CS, TAMU 2000 Since Fall 2000

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Outcomes

Examine how instructions and data are stored and processed from high level to machine level

Examine how memory systems interact with the processor to execute instructions efficiently

More Outcomes

Describe how I/O devices interface to the processor and memory

Identify key performance issues and how they influence design and implementation

More . . .

Resources

Textbook Lecture summary and

slides Discussion groups Software tools

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Policy

Grading, attendance, answers

About tests, assignments … Study advice More …

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Expectations

Bring the lecture slides Ask questions Do the exercises Visit course website

regularly Participate in group

discussions Use the learning outcomes

Success

Study early Study regularly Do the exercises yourself Use the online discussions B+ and above, read the

textbook carefully

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