The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture 3rd Edition

Description

Updated and revised with the latest data in the field, The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture, Third Edition is a comprehensive resource that addresses all of the necessary organization and architecture topics, yet is appropriate for the one-term course. This best-selling text correlates to the 2008 ACM-IEEE Computer Science Curriculum update and exposes readers to the inner workings of a modern digital computer through an integrated presentation of fundamental concepts and principles. The authors present real-world examples and focus on practical applications, thus encouraging students to develop a "big picture" understanding of how essential organization and architecture concepts are applied in the world of computing.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Data Representation in Computer Systems

Chapter 3 Boolean Algebra and Digital Logic

Chapter 4 MARIE: An Introduction to a Simple Computer

Chapter 5 A Closer Look at Instruction Set Architecture

Chapter 6 Memory

Chapter 7 Input/Output and Storage Systems

Chapter 8 System Software

Chapter 9 Alternative Architectures

Chapter 10 Topics in Embedded Systems

Chapter 11 Performance Measurement and Analysis

Chapter 12 Network Organization and Architecture

Chapter 13 Selected Storage Systems and Interfaces