This course presents the organization and architecture of modern, small computer systems. A discussion of representation and manipulation of information inside computers is followed by logic design basics, computer organization and an introduction to computer architecture. The second part of the course introduces the principles of operating systems, including the management of computer system resources, and provides an overview of current popular small systems operating systems. Topics are complemented by a seminar type workshop to give the learner hands-on experience with maintenance, configuration troubleshooting, upgrading, optimization, and usage of major small computer systems.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Computer Systems: Operation and Management Program.