Computer Architecture Fundamentals
Master the absolute fundamentals of Computer Architecture through hands-on technical deep dives. Rather than skimming surface-level tutorials, this track enforces rigorous conceptual understanding and practical implementation. Expect to walk away with a profound mastery of the underlying architecture and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.
About this Course
Understand CPU registers, caches, and memory layouts. This Aspiring Systems Engineers curriculum is designed to give you hands-on experience and deep conceptual understanding.
Across 7 intensive modules, you'll tackle real-world challenges and build practical projects that reinforce your learning. By the end of this journey, you'll have the skills and proof of work to demonstrate your expertise.
What you'll learn
Analyze the hardware-software interface and assembly language.
Trace instruction execution through the CPU datapath.
Improve throughput using pipelining and hazard resolution.
Understand ILP and superscalar architectures.
W1
Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)
Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)
Master the practical implementation of Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) by comprehensively studying isa fundamentals and risc vs cisc.
2 videos•18m
3 readings
2 topics
1 homework
Topics
1.1
L-3.8: Fully Associative Mapping with examples in Hindi | Cache Mapping | Computer Organisation
ISA Fundamentals
10 minutes
1.2
L-2.13: RISC vs CISC | Computer Organization & Architecture
RISC vs CISC
8 minutes
References
Week 1: Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)
Week 2: CPU Datapath and Control
Week 3: Instruction Pipelining
Week 4: Advanced CPU Design
Week 5: Cache and Memory Hierarchy
Week 6: Virtual Memory and OS Interaction
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