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Chapter 1: Introduction to computer systems architecture Chapter 1: Introduction to computer systems architecture Aim of the chapter This chapter gives you an overview of what constitute the main components of computer systems architecture. It also provides you with an historical overview of how the idea of the computer first emerged and how it has evolved from its early beginnings to the powerful technologies we have available today. Learning outcomes After completing this chapter, and the Essential reading and activities, you should be able to: • describe the central ideas underlying the discipline of computer architecture and organisation • outline the advancement of computer technology over the past few decades • explain the basic structure and functioning of a computer. Essential reading Brookshear, J.G. Computer Science: An Overview. (Boston, Mass.: Pearson, 2009) Chapter 0, section 0.2; Chapter 2, section 2.1. Reynolds, C. and P. Tymann Schaum’s Outline of Principles of Computer Science (Schaum’s Outline Series). (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008) Chapter 1. Further reading ACM and IEEE Computer Society, Computer Science Curriculum 2008: An Interim Revision of CS 2001, December 2008, www.acm.org//education/ curricula/ComputerScience2008.pdf Stallings, W. Computer Organization and Architecture, Designing for Performance. (Boston, Mass.: Pearson, 2010). Tanenbaum, A. Structured Computer Organization. (Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010). Websites Computer History Museum: www.computerhistory.org Information on John Napier: www.johnnapier.com/ Video clip on the ENIAC: http://news.cnet.com/1606-2_3-29770.html Bletchley Park: www.bletchleypark.org.uk/ Kopplin, John An Illustrated History of Computers, 2002: www.computersciencelab.com/ComputerHistory/History.htm Introduction The aim of this course is to provide you with an insight into how a computer works. We know that computers are devices that carry out the instructions they are given. Part 2 of this course teaches you fundamental 13
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