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Contents 1 Information Representation and Storage 1 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The fundamentals of computer systems design and organization are presented, and the conventional procedure for the execution of computer programs is described. An overview of the major features and interactions of the hardware and software components of modern computer systems is also included.
A computer system consists of both hardware and information stored on hardware. Information stored on computer hardware is often called software. The hardware components of a computer system are the electronic and mechanical parts. The software components of a computer system are the data and the computer programs.
Systems I. Introduction to Computer Systems. Don Fussell Spring 2011 Topics: Theme. Five great realities of computer systems. How this fits within CS curriculum. Course Theme. Abstraction is good, but don’t forget reality! Courses to date emphasize abstraction. Abstract data types. Asymptotic analysis. These abstractions have limits.
In the simplest terms, a computer is a machine that accepts some kind of input, performs actions and calculations according to a set of instructions, and returns the result of its calculations. All computers, regard-less of their size, purpose, or type, follow this defi nition.
It teaches the fundamentals of computer systems and architecture, introduces skills for writing eficient programs, and provides necessary back-ground to prepare students for advanced study in computer systems topics.
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems. Learning objectives. When you have finished this chapter you will be able to: define the physical components of hardware for a computer system, including identifying internal hardware devices. identify external hardware devices and peripherals.
