Machine Structure 1 (SM1) introduces students to the essential principles behind the operation of a computer system. The course explores how information is represented in binary form, how instructions are processed by the CPU, and how data moves through memory and buses. Key topics include number systems, logic gates, Von Neumann architecture, instruction cycles, and memory organization.
This course is intended for first-year Computer Science students. It serves as a foundation for understanding computer architecture and low-level programming.
Evaluation: Continuous Assessment (60%) + Tutorials (40%)
Instructor: Dr. Daouia Azzouz — d.azzouz@univ-skikda.dz
- معلم: Daouia AZZOUZ