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Introduction to Computer Organization Section

This section describes the main topics to be covered in this course.

Diversity

The topic features some current programs and organizations that support inclusions of all people in computing fields.

History

This topic takes a brief look at the elements and devices that have coalesced into today’s general-purpose computer hardware.

Concepts

This topic discusses concepts like abstraction and algorithms as used in computer organization. It bridges the gap between software and hardware, and defines analog/digital computer and general-/specific-use hardware.


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