COMP 2453
Introduction to Computer Architecture
Fall 2023
Topics
- Digital logic and systems
- binary and hexadecimal arithmetic
- fixed and floating point representation
- assembly programming
- CPU and control-unit design
- memory and peripheral interfaces
- component performance
- input/output hardware and software.
Readings
- No required textbook. Additional text: Patterson and Hennessy, Computer Organization and Design, 4th edition. Instructor notes, slides and study materials are supplied.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- syllabus ↗Fall 2023
- Course source ↗
- Additional readings or course materials are supplied through the course site or course pack.; The explicit course-identification block says COMP-2453-FA. “Computer Science / 2023 Fall” is a department/date heading, not COMP 2023.