1: Functional Organization
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this unit the learner should be able to:
- Describe functional organization of the computer
- Explain the basic principles of organization, operation and performance of modern-day computer systems
- Outline the architectural design of the computer system
This unit introduces learners to functional organization of a computer. The unit provides you with basic concepts and techniques that will get you started in understanding and analysis of hardware and software interaction in computer systems.
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- 1.5: Unit 1 Summary
- At the end of this unit, you will be conversant with the advanced functional organization of computer. This is by learning how data transfers occurs in the computer, the architecture of the microprocessor, the types of transfer of instructions within the computer and the processor and system performance of the computer.