ECE 543 - Introduction to Digital Systems
 
Module Description: Computer Architecture

Module Timeline: January 23rd - February 20th

Module Topics:

  • History of computing;
  • Evolution of architectures and operating systems;
  • Case study: Bill Gates and Microsoft;
  • PC architecture and demo in class;
  • Selected computer architecture topics
  • Module Assignments:Two homeworks and a project

    Project Description:

  • "Take me out to the Ball Game" - High level design of a security system to be implemented at a Sporting event
  • Grading: 2 Homeworks (10 points) + Report (15 points)