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Mathematics Special Course: Introduction and Program

Introduces the Mathematics Special Course at EPFL, emphasizing its role as a bridge to Bachelor studies and the importance of mathematics in engineering.

Pipelining: Enhancing Computer Architecture Performance

Covers pipelining in computer architecture, focusing on its role in enhancing performance through instruction-level parallelism and addressing associated challenges.

IO Devices: Interaction and Performance

Covers the interaction between operating systems and IO devices, focusing on hardware fundamentals and performance implications.

Dynamic Binary Translation: Overcoming Binary Compatibility Challenges

Covers dynamic binary translation as a solution to binary compatibility issues in computer architectures.

Introduction: Course Structure and Fundamentals of Computing

Explores the role of Computing in society and the basics of computing, algorithms, communication systems, and computer security.

Booting and x86

Explores the booting process, x86 architecture, memory referencing, I/O communication, ATA commands, and memory-mapped I/O.

Memories: Evolution and Types

Explores the evolution and taxonomy of memories, focusing on SRAM and DRAM differences, memory layout, and functional taxonomy.

Limited Direct Execution: Operating System Control Techniques

Covers limited direct execution, a technique that enables efficient program execution while ensuring operating system control and security.

Understanding Software

Covers the definition, types, and building process of software, including system software and applications.

Prediction and Speculation in Processor Design

Covers prediction and speculation techniques in processor design to enhance performance and reduce execution delays.

Architecture Essentials: Understanding Computer Systems

Provides an overview of computer architecture, focusing on the von Neumann architecture and its components, including the CPU and memory management units.

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