Computer Architecture - Syllabus

Course Overview and Structure

Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Computer Architecture course () within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's CSIT department. Aligned with the 2065 Syllabus, this course (CSC-201) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 80+20 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of , propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.

This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.


Course Synopsis: This course gives the fundamental knowledge concern with the way the hardware components are connected together to form a computer system and how they interact to provide the processing needs of the user.
Goals:
· Introduces the fundamental concepts behind the design working and organization of a computer system.
· Instruction set architecture, memory hierarchies and interconnection.

Units

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Databases
    DA-1

    Introduction to databases, including examples and basic concepts.

  • Database Management System
    DA-2

    Introduction to Database Management Systems (DBMS), including advantages and examples.

  • Database Users
    DA-3

    Types of database users, including actors on the scene and workers behind the scene.

  • Benefits of Databases
    DA-4

    Advantages and benefits of using databases.

  • Data Models
    DA-5

    Types of data models, including hierarchical, network, ER, relational, and object models.

Arithmetic Microoperations, Logic Microoperations, Shift Microoperations, Arithmetic Logic Shift Unit


Computer Register, Computer Instructions, Instruction Cycle, Input and Output and Interrupt, Basic computer Design and Accumulator Logic

Control Memory, Hardwired control, Microprogrammed Control

Register Organization, Register Stack an memory Stack, One address and two address instruction, Addressing Modes, Data transfer and Manipulation, Introduction to RISC and CISC

Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division Algorithm,

Introduction to Peripheral Devices, I/O interface, Direct Memory Access ( DMA), I/O Processor, Data communication processor

Hierarchy of Memory System, Primary and Secondary Memory, Virtual Memory, Memory Management hardware