IFSM 310

Software and Hardware Concepts

Topics:

Summary:

This course provides an overview of the purpose and functions of a computer's component parts and the interrelationships of the hardware architecture, system software, and applications software. The architectures of processors and storage systems are explored and the implications or system software design are examined along with the impact of hardware and system software design on the development of application programs in a business environment.

Essentials:

Syllabus
Research Paper
Combinational Logic Problems Solutions

Chapter 1 to 3 (Fundamentals of Digital Systems, by Me)
Chapter 4 to 6 (Fundamentals of Digital Systems, by Me)

All documents are in Adobe Acrobat format.

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Text Books:

The Architecture of Computer Hardware and Systems Software,
Englander, Irv, ISBN#0-471-07325-3, 3^rd Edition 2003

		Tools:

		UltraEdit Feature filled shareware text editor. Use to view both text and hexidecimal values.
		Electronic Work Bench-Demo The demo version is limited to 10 components. (3 MB Download)
		WinZip (Popular "Zipper" to create and open zip files)

Links:

All About ASCII
PC Magazine Hot Links
MicroDesign Resources
AMD Corporation
Motorola Corporation
Intel Corporation