Computer Organization & Architecture is the study of the structure and functionality of computers, covering both hardware and software aspects. This course will equip you with a profound understanding of the components that make up computing systems

This course introduces the fundamentals of Computer Organization and Architecture, bridging the gap between hardware design and system functionality. Learners explore processor structure, instruction execution, memory hierarchy, cache design, and input/output interfacing. Topics include number systems, binary codes, error detection, floating‑point representation, and algorithms for multiplication and division. Advanced modules cover instruction pipelining, addressing modes, and control unit design.

This course will discuss the basic concepts of computer architecture and organization that can help the participants to have a clear view as to how a computer system works. Examples and illustrations will be mostly based on a popular Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) platform. Illustrative examples and illustrations will be provided to convey the concepts and challenges to the participants. Starting from the basics, the participants will be introduced to the state-of-the-art in this field.