Microarchitecture (H)

Unit 1: Boolean Logic/Arithmetic

Overview of course structure and objectives.
Introduction to the nand2tetris curriculum.
Basic concepts: What is a computer, and how does it work?
Logic gates: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR.

Unit 2: Boolean Algebra and Simplification

Boolean expressions and truth tables.
Simplifying logic circuits using Karnaugh Maps.
Building basic circuits in a simulator.

Unit 3: Combinational Logic Circuits

Design and implementation of multiplexers, decoders, and encoders.
Binary arithmetic: Adders and subtractors.
Project: Build a simple 4-bit adder circuit.

Unit 4: Sequential Logic Circuits

Flip-flops and latches.
Designing and analyzing counters and shift registers.
Introduction to clock signals and their role in digital circuits.

Unit 5: Building a Simple Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

Functions of an ALU in computation.
Designing and simulating an ALU.
Project: Implement a 4-bit ALU.

Unit 6: Introduction to Memory and Storage

How memory works: RAM vs. ROM.
Designing memory units: Registers and data storage.
Project: Create a simple memory architecture.

Unit 7: Machine Language and Assembly Programming

Basics of machine language and binary instructions.
Writing simple assembly code.
Translating high-level instructions into machine language.

Unit 8: Computer Architecture Basics

The von Neumann architecture.
The fetch-decode-execute cycle.
Project: Build and simulate a basic CPU.

Unit 9: Integrated Systems and Simple Operating Systems

Integrating memory, ALU, and control logic into a cohesive system.
Introduction to operating systems and their role in managing resources.
Final Project: Design and simulate a functional computer system.

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