Introduction To Computer Systems

Computer Organisation & Logic and Binary Fundamentals

What you'll learn

Explain the role of the CPU

Describe the components of the CPU

Provide an introduction to assembly language

Explain the factors that affect CPU performance

Examine the Physics of Overclocking the CPU

Requirements

No knowledge of the CPU required

A computer with stable Internet connection

Description

This is a basic course on Introduction to Computer Systems. This course is meant for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) Computer Science students, BTEC students, Engineering Students of Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computer Science and IT, BSC Students, Diploma Students (Polytechnic), BCA students, MCA students, MTech Students, MS Students and also anyone with an interest in Computing or are looking to explore Computing. This course is not only beneficial for students to earn credits as a part of their course curriculum but also score well in competitive exams. This course will go through the different aspects of the workings of a computer system. The course also introduces links between Computer Science, Physics and Electronics. Areas covered include the CPU and its inner workings, the different computer architectures (von Neumann, Harvard), CPU performance factors, the physics of overclocking the CPU and programming in assembly language. Within assembly language, the LMC architecture will be covered along with its association with the von Neumann architecture. The course has been designed so that the novice will be able to slowly gain a good understanding as to what is involved in the course content and be able to ace their exams and assignments.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Computer Systems

Lecture 1 Introduction to Computer Systems

Lecture 2 Introduction to Electronics and Physics

Lecture 3 Introduction to the CPU and Its Components

Section 2: Computer Architecture

Lecture 4 Von Neumann Architecture

Lecture 5 Harvard and Other Architectures

Lecture 6 Assembly Language and the CPU

Section 3: Factors Affecting CPU Performance

Lecture 7 Factors Affecting CPU Performance

Lecture 8 Physics of Overclocking the CPU

Section 4: Logic

Lecture 9 Introduction to Combinational Logic Systems

Lecture 10 The Makings of Logic Gates

Lecture 11 Logic Gates and Semiconductors

Lecture 12 Sequential Logic Systems

Section 5: Binary

Lecture 13 Introduction to Number Systems

Lecture 14 Binary, Denary and Hexadecimal Conversions

Lecture 15 Binary Addition

Lecture 16 Negative Numbers in Binary

Lecture 17 Decimal Numbers in Binary

Lecture 18 Binary and Sound

Lecture 19 Binary and Images

Lecture 20 Binary and Text

Section 6: Assessment

Beginners interested in Computer Science theory