Computer Architecture

An introduction to the principles of computer design. Topics include data representation, including adders, signed integer arithmetic, floating point representation and character representation. A study of microprocessor, minicomputer and mainframe architecture including clocks, memory management, bus communication, and input/output.

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Additional Resources:

• MIPS Reference - MIPS processor and assembly language reference.
• Logisim - Documentation and download for the logical circuit simulator used in the course.