Student Profile

Technical Skills:

• Strong interest in computer organization and architecture.

• Focus on understanding the design and functionality of computer systems.

• Exploring how components like processors, memory, and buses interact for efficient instruction execution.

• Curious about CPU design, instruction cycles, memory management, and addressing modes.

• Passionate about understanding how these elements optimize system performance.

• Aiming to contribute to advancements in computing technology through in-depth knowledge of hardware systems.

Course Overview:

Computer Organization and Architecture

Course Code: 24ECSC201
Credits: 4
Course Instructor: Mrs Aruna S Nayak

• The Computer Organization & Architecture course covers the core principles of computer systems, including memory hierarchy, input/output mechanisms, interrupts, pipelining, and the basics of parallel processing. It provides a detailed understanding of how modern computer systems operate and interconnect at both hardware and software levels.

• This course bridges the gap between hardware and software, equipping future engineers with the skills needed to design efficient, scalable, and robust computing systems. A hands-on activity is a key component of the course, where students design a simple processor using a simulation tool. This practical experience offers valuable insights into the instruction lifecycle and the internal workings of processors.

• The course also fosters a strong connection with the computer as both a machine and a system, providing insights from its lowest-level operations to its higher-level abstractions. Students are encouraged to think critically about the trade-offs and challenges faced in system design, preparing them to design and analyze modern computer architectures effectively.

Course Outcomes (COs):

• Acquire basic knowledge in computer fundamentals, performance analysis and interconnection principles in modern computing.

• Build memory modules to perform I/O operations.

• Apply Instruction Set Architecture principles to effectively design and implement data path in computer systems.

• Explain the concept of parallelism with reference to computer performance.

• Integrate and simulate all modules to develop a complete processor, followed by a comprehensive performance analysis.

Reflections (Course learning and it’s applications in real life/future):

• Strong foundation in computer science: Learning about computer organization, algorithms, and database design builds a foundation for solving complex technical problems.

• Real-world applications: Knowledge of processor design, memory management, and data flow can be applied in software development, hardware systems, and system optimization.

• Critical thinking skills: The course encourages problem-solving and critical thinking, skills that are valuable in tackling real-world challenges in technology and engineering.

• Future career: The skills I am developing will be useful in various fields such as software engineering, system architecture, and AI development, enabling me to contribute to future innovations.

• Theory to practice: Applying academic concepts to real-life projects bridges the gap between theory and practice, preparing me for the dynamic tech industry.

• Personal growth: The course helps me improve my problem-solving abilities, making me adaptable to evolving technological trends and future challenges.