Computer Organisation and Architecture: An Introduction (Computer Science S.) - Softcover

Chalk, B. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333645510 ISBN 13: 9780333645512

Publisher: Palgrave, 1996

Synopsis

This text is intended for students taking single semester units on computer systems, architecture and computer systems technology as part of an HND or undergraduate course. It describes and illustrates how the hardware and software components that go to make up the computer and its environment are organised and interconnected, thereby providing an efficient machine capable of carrying out an extensive range of tasks. The author takes a bottom-up approach, beginning with logic gates and data representation and culminating in an analysis of RISC processors and parallel architectures. Not more than a basic knowledge of computer programming is assumed. Throughout the text, self test questions are included; each chapter also contains exercises, a summary and suggestions for further reading.

About this title

About the Author

B.S. CHALK is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing, Information Systems and Mathematics at South Bank University, where his interests include neural networks and concurrent systems.

ROBERT HIND is a freelance computer consultant and also teaches part time at Cavendish College London. He previously had many years teaching experience at the University of East London.

ANTONY CARTER is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Polytechnic University. He teaches computer systems, networking, project management and high-level programming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333645510
• ISBN 13: 9780333645512
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228