CS 320N Course Content
I. Concepts in Computer Architecture
- Binary Arithmetic
- Logical Operations - AND, OR, NOT
- Transistors
- Logic Gates
- Combinational Logic Circuits
- Basic Storage Elements
- Memory Hierarchy
- von Neumann Model
- Instruction Set Architecture
- Executing Instructions
- Pipelining
- Performance - Clock Speed, MIPS, MFLOPS
II. The Physical Computer
- Case
- Power Supply
- Processor
- Motherboard
- Memory
- Hard Disk
- Floppy Drive
- Zip Drive
- DVD R/W Drive
- USB Port
- Sound Card
- Video Card
- Networking Card
- Monitors
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Speakers
- Printers
III. Lab Work
- Assemble the Component Parts
- Test the setup
IV. Concepts in Operating Systems
- Setup and startup Windows XP Pro
- Common Windows Elements
- Keeping your System Secure
- Customizing Windows
- Storage and File Management
- Mastering Digital Media - Sound and Video
- System Maintenance and Recovery
V. Concepts in Networking and Lab
- Internet Connectivity
- Local Area Networking