Computer Systems Fundamentals

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This course introduces the foundational principles of computer systems, focusing on how hardware and software collaborate to execute programs and manage data. Students will study data representation, number systems, digital logic design, and the basics of computer organization. Topics include signed and unsigned integer representation, floating-point number representation, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential circuits, Karnaugh mapping, etc. Hands-on exercises provide practical experience in understanding low-level program execution and system-level operations. This course builds the foundation for further computer architecture and systems studies. FSS.