Welcome to CPCS 214Computer Organization &

Architecture

Spring 2008

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 (parts) & arrangement (layout)

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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Objectives

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 Objectives

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 Online guides & web links

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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

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Policy

Grading Attendance About tests, assignments … Answers: missed a test? Study advice More …

It’s all in the FAQ

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Success

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

textbook carefully

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