This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of digital logic design principles and computer organization. The following content will be covered in the course:

1. Module 1: 

Data Representation: Binary Numbers, Fixed Point Representation. Floating Point Representation. Number base conversions, Octal and Hexadecimal Numbers, components, Signed binary numbers, Binary codes 

Digital Logic Circuits-I: Basic Logic Functions, Logic gates, universal logic gates, Minimization of Logic expressions. K-Map Simplification, Combinational Circuits, Decoders, Multiplexers

2. Module 2: 

Digital Logic Circuits-II: Sequential Circuits, Flip-Flops, Binary counters, Registers, Shift Registers, Ripple counters 

Basic Structure of Computers: Computer Types, Functional units, Basic operational concepts, Bus structures, Software, Performance, multiprocessors and multi computers, Computer Generations, Von-Neumann Architecture

3. Module 3:

   • Computer Arithmetic: Addition and Subtraction of Signed Numbers, Design of Fast Adders, Multiplication of Positive Numbers, Signed-operand Multiplication, Fast Multiplication, Integer Division, Floating-Point Numbers and Operations

   • Processor Organization: Fundamental Concepts, Execution of a Complete Instruction, Multiple-Bus Organization, Hardwired Control and multi-programmed Control

4. Module 4: 

   • The Memory Organization: Basic Concepts, Semiconductor RAM Memories, Read-Only Memories, Speed, Size and Cost, Cache Memories, Performance Considerations, Virtual Memories, Memory Management Requirements, Secondary Storage

5. Module 5: 

   • Input/Output Organization: Accessing I/O Devices, Interrupts, Processor Examples, Direct Memory Access, Buses, Interface Circuits, Standard I/O Interfaces