CS 100 (Learn) — CS 100 (Web) — Module 02

Module 02 — Computer Organization — Learning Goals

Here we summarize the learning goals from Module 02.

These are our expectations for assignments and exams.

At the end of the module, students should be able to:

Explain the following topics and concepts:

• The primary categories of hardware components
• Basic CPU characteristics and operation
• Types and role of secondary storage
• Role of primary memory
• Peripherals and their basic operation
• Role of high/low level instructions
• Application programs
• Operating system differences
• Operating system components
• Role of the kernel

Categorize and Distinguish between the elements of the above concepts.