Computer Architecture

In this course, you’ll learn about what the main physical components of a computer are, why 0 and 1 are such important numbers within computing, how instruction set architecture (ISA) establishes communication between the hardware and software components of a computer, and more. Starting from understanding how a computer works to learning about data-level parallelism, this course will teach you computer architecture with a combination of lessons, articles, quizzes, problem sets, and projects. At the end of the course, you’ll be prompted to create your own CPU simulator in Python.

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Introduction to Computer Architecture
Get started with computer architecture by learning about how a computer works, the binary numbering system, and logic gates.
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Instruction Set Architecture
Learn about instruction set architectures and how they fit into the topic of computer architecture.
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Assembly Language
Learn about Assembly languages and their role in computer architectures.
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Cache
Learn about cache memory by implementing a simulation cache complete with cache reads, writes, replacement policies, and associativity.
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Instruction Parallelism
Learn about the different methods of processing instructions efficiently!
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What you'll create

Portfolio projects that showcase your new skills

How you'll master it

Stress-test your knowledge with quizzes that help commit syntax to memory

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I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.