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.