Computer Organization and Architecture Lectures

1. Introduction to Computer Organization and Architecture

• Overview of COA
• Importance in computer science and engineering

2. Basics of Computer Architecture

• Fundamental concepts
• Components of computer architecture

3. Classifications of Computer Architecture

• Types of architectures (e.g., Von Neumann, Harvard)
• Differences and applications

4. Introduction to Memory

• Role of memory in computers
• Types of memory

5. Memory Hierarchy & Interfacing

• Concept of memory hierarchy
• Memory interfacing techniques

6. Memory Interfacing Solved PYQs

• Discuss previous year questions related to memory interfacing

7. Introduction to Cache Memory

• Importance of cache memory
• Basic operations and principles

8. Direct Memory Mapping

• Direct mapping technique
• Examples and use cases

9. Direct Memory Mapping Solved Examples

• Practical applications
• Step-by-step examples

10-12. Direct Memory Mapping Solved PYQs (Parts 1-3)

• Detailed solutions to previous year questions

13. Direct Memory Mapping Hardware Implementation

• Insights into hardware setup
• Technical specifications

14. Associative Mapping

• Definition and explanation
• Advantages over direct mapping

15. Associative Mapping Solved Examples

• Solved practical cases to demonstrate use

16. Associative Mapping Solved PYQ

• Solution to previous year question

17. Set Associative Mapping

• Combination of direct and associative mapping
• Benefits and examples

18-19. Set Associative Mapping Solved Examples (Parts 1-2)

• Detailed solutions with examples

20-21. Set Associative Mapping Solved PYQs (Parts 1-2)

• Solutions to past exam questions

22. Cache Memory Mapping: A Comparative Study

• Comparative analysis of different mapping techniques

23. Cache Memory Mapping Solved PYQ

• Discussion on previous year questions

24. Set Associative Mapping Bonus PYQs

• Additional solved questions for deeper understanding

25. Cache Design - An Overview

• Overview of cache design considerations

26-27. Cache Replacement Policies

• Different strategies like RR, FIFO, LIFO, Optimal, MRU, LRU, Pseudo-LRU, LFU
• Advantages and scenarios of use

28. LRU Cache Replacement Policy - Solved PYQs

• Specific focus on LRU policy with examples

29. Cache Coherence Problem & Protocols

• Explanation of cache coherence issues
• Overview of coherence protocols

30. Snooping-based Cache Coherency Protocol

• Working of snooping-based protocols

31. Directory-based Cache Coherency Protocol

• Mechanism of directory-based protocols

32. Introduction to Primary Memory

• Basics of primary memory
• Role and types

33-36. Primary Memory: Architecture of ROM (Parts 1-4)

• Detailed architecture of ROM
• Different phases and designs

37. ROM Solved Examples

• Practical examples of ROM implementation

38. Primary Memory: RAM

• RAM architecture and significance

39. Primary Memory Solved Example

• Example problem solutions regarding primary memory

40. Introduction to Secondary Memory

• Characteristics and importance

41-42. Secondary Memory: Hard Disk Drives

• HDD architecture
• Solved problem sets

43. Hard Disk Drives: Recording Density & Rotational Speed

• Technical details of HDD operations

44-47. Hard Disk Drives Solved Problems (Sets 2-5)

• Series of solved problems related to HDDs

48. Secondary Memory: Solid State Drives

• SSD technology and comparison with HDDs

49. Introduction to Number Systems

• Basics of number systems used in computing

50. Binary Number System

• Detailed exploration of binary numbers
• Conversion techniques and applications