An accessible introduction to computer systems and architecture
Anyone aspiring to more advanced studies in computer-related fields
must gain an understanding of the two parallel aspects of the
modern digital computer: programming methodology and the underlying
machine architecture. The uniquely integrated approach of Computer
Architecture and Organization connects the programmer's view of a
computer system with the associated hardware and peripheral
devices, providing a thorough, three-dimensional view of what goes
on inside the machine.
Covering all the major topics normally found in a first course in
computer architecture, the text focuses on the essentials including
the instruction set architecture (ISA), network-related issues, and
programming methodology. Using "real world" case studies to put the
information into perspective, the chapters examine:
* Data representation
* Arithmetic
* The instruction set architecture
* Datapath and Control
* Languages and the machine
* Memory
* Buses and peripherals
* Networking and communication
* Advanced computer architecture
A valuable feature of this book is the use of ARC, a subset of the
SPARC processor, for an instruction set architecture. A
platform-independent ARCTools suite, containing an assembler and
simulator for the ARC ISA, that supports the examples used in the
book is available. Better yet, the content is supplemented by
online problem sets available through WileyPlus.
Balanced and thoughtfully designed for use as either a classroom
text or self-study guide, Computer Architecture and Organization:
An Integrated Approach will put you solidly on track for advancing
to higher levels in computer-related disciplines.
About the Author:
MILES MURDOCCAserves as the President and CEO of Internet Institute
USA (IIUSA), a private postsecondary information technology (IT)
school specializing in networking, operating systems, IP telephony,
programming, and security. Previously, Dr. Murdocca has been a
computer science faculty member at Rutgers University and a
research scientist at AT&T Bell Laboratories working in
computer architecture, networking, and digital optical computing.
He is the author of A Digital Design Methodology for Optical
Computing and Principles of Computer Architecture and a
contributing author to Computer Systems Design and Architecture,
Second Edition as well as the author of dozens of professional
papers and patents relating to information technology.
VINCE HEURING is an associate professor and acting chair of the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University
of Colorado at Boulder. He has been at the university since 1984,
and prior to that he spent three years at the University of
Cincinnati. Professor Heuring's research encompasses computer
architectures and programming language design implementation. He
and his colleague, Harry Jordan, designed and built the world's
first stored program optical computer, "SPOC."
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