Think Like A Machine: Computer Architecture Unlocked

Engineer's Playground (Dive into the machine’s brain — master logic, memory, CPU design, and real computer thinking)

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of computer organisation and how hardware and software interact.

Explain the architecture, components, and functions of a modern computer system

Master data representation: number systems, binary arithmetic, and data formats.

Learn about pipelines, superscalar processing, and parallelism for performance.

Explore bus systems, addressing modes, and data transfer techniques.

Compare RISC vs CISC architectures and their real-world applications.

Dive into instruction set architecture (ISA) and assembly language basics.

Requirements

Passion to learn new concepts

Description

  Think Like a Machine — Computer Architecture UnlockedEver felt like *Computer Organization & Architecture* was written in a secret language only machines understood? You're not alone. For thousands of students in Computer Engineering and Electronics & Communication, this subject becomes a roadblock — complex, abstract, and hard to apply. But not anymore.In this course, we go beyond theory. I’ve already explored this subject inside my Computer Engineering Mastery course, but here, I bring it alive — in its most practical, immersive, and digestible form.This isn’t just about learning how computers work — it’s about **feeling the pulse of the machine**, understanding its soul, and mastering it like you designed it yourself. From logic gates and memory units to ALUs, buses, instruction cycles, and system-level design, you’ll not only learn — you’ll experience. **Every concept comes with: )1.  Crystal-clear lessons2. Practice-oriented examples3. Thought-provoking quizzes & exercises4. Easy notes5. Lots of Practice questions And questions that make you *think like a computer itself*Whether you're preparing for exams, interviews, or simply trying to **break through the fog of confusion** — this course is crafted to turn frustration into confidence. By the end, you won't just understand computer architecture — you'll feel like **you built it with your own hands.** Made for serious learners. Built with love. Delivered with clarity.Now it’s time to stop fearing the machine…And start thinking like one.

Overview

Section 1: Breaking Into the Machine’s Mind

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Operations

Lecture 3 Assembly language basics

Lecture 4 Subroutine

Section 2: Cracking the Code of Command Execution

Lecture 5 Addressing modes

Lecture 6 Instruction cycle

Section 3: Inside the Brain: The CPU’s Inner Secrets

Lecture 7 CPU

Lecture 8 CPU (Registers)

Lecture 9 Program status

Lecture 10 Concept definitions of the CPU

Section 4: Pipelining: The Race Against Time

Lecture 11 Instruction Pipelining

Section 5: Memory: The Battlefield of Speed and Capacity

Lecture 12 Memory (And it's Types )

Lecture 13 RAM & ROM 1/2

Lecture 14 RAM & ROM 2/2

Lecture 15 Cache memory

Section 6: Mapping the Digital Battlefield

Lecture 16 Memory Address Map

Lecture 17 Write strategies

Lecture 18 Mapping

Lecture 19 Types of mapping

Lecture 20 Virtual memory

Section 7: Architecture Wars: The Final Showdown

Computer Science & Engineering students who want a crystal-clear understanding of computer organisation and architecture.,Electronics & Communication Engineering students preparing for university exams or competitive tests.,Aspiring software engineers, system architects, and hardware designers who want to understand how computers truly work.,IT professionals aiming to strengthen their low-level hardware and architecture knowledge for career growth.,Beginners in computer science who want to build a strong foundation before diving into advanced subjects.,Programming enthusiasts who wish to understand the underlying hardware their code runs on.,Anyone curious about the inner workings of computers, from logic gates to modern processors.