This course explores the fundamental principles of computer architecture and organization, focusing on how computers are structured, how they process information, and how performance is optimized. Topics include the evolution of computer systems, performance metrics, and the Von Neumann model. The course examines key components such as interconnection structures, memory hierarchies, and input/output systems. Students will study instruction set architectures (ISA), processor structure and functions, and advanced concepts such as pipelining, RISC and CISC architectures, instruction-level parallelism (ILP), and superscalar processing. The course also introduces parallel architectures and organizational strategies used to enhance computational performance in modern systems.

Temps présentiel : 30 heures

Charge de travail étudiant : 70 heures

Méthode(s) d'évaluation : Examen final, Examen partiel, Travail personnel