Fundamentals of the architecture and operation of modern computers. Basic computer logic: logic equations; gates; combinatorial logic. Basic computer arithmetic: binary numbers; floating point representation. System hierarchy, overview of a computer; integrated circuit technology. Performance: metrics; choosing benchmarks; Amdahl's law. Instruction Sets and Operations: assembly language; machine language; examples of other instruction sets. Prerequisites: MATH 162M and a grade of C or better in any one of: CS 150, CS 151, CS 153, or ENGN 150.