This comprehensive course introduces you to the essential principles of computer architecture and provides a solid grounding in how computers are designed and organised. You will begin with an introduction to computer architecture, covering hardware components, software concepts, and binary–decimal conversions to build a strong conceptual base. The course then delves into computer organisation, including CPU computation, special purpose registers, ALU design examples, registers, memory configurations, and computer buses, all supported with solved quizzes and examples to reinforce learning.

Moving further, you will explore instruction set architecture (ISA) with a focus on the MIPS R3000. You will learn the load, store, R-type, I-type, and J-type instructions, along with MIPS programming exercises and binary conversion practice questions. This section not only strengthens your understanding of ISA but also equips you with the skills to work with low-level instructions effectively. The course then covers computer pipelines, including stages of pipelining, data hazards, performance, speed, and practice questions that help you grasp how instruction execution can be optimised.

In the final part of the course, you will study memory and peripherals such as RAM, DRAM types, ROM, displays, keyboards, and mice, along with their functionalities and practice questions. By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of how computer systems are built, how they operate internally, and how performance can be improved, preparing you for further study or practical work in computing.