NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

Department of Computer and Information Systems Engineering

SE (CIS) Batch 2012-13 (Academic Session 2014)
CS-212 Computer Organization & Design

Course Outline:

Introduction
Instruction Set Architectures (ISA) an interface between hardware & software
Classes & Comparative study of ISAs
Computer Arithmetic
Basic Processor Design: Data path & control
Computer Performance
Memory System Design
Input/output
Emerging Architectures

Books:

Text
David A. Patterson & John L. Hennessy
Computer Organization & Design (5/e) (4th edition is also OK)
Elsevier Publishing
Reference
William Stallings
Computer Organization & Architecture (8
th
/ 7
th
Edition)
Pearson Publishing

Sessional Marks Distribution:

Mid Term (15 Points)
Short Quizzes, Assignments & Class Performance (15 Points)

Course Objectives:

Develop a deeper understanding of computer systems design with emphasis on
RISC machines.
Learn how computing systems are structured with major focus on the processor,
cache, memory and system buses.
Know basic design principles and techniques for performance improvement.