Computer Architecture (Sem 1, BCA, Telangana Univ)

Greetings to the BCA 1st Semester students of Osmania University and other esteemed Universities and Autonomous Collages who are embarking on a Journey to explore the intricate world of “Computer Architecture”. This Preface serves as an Introduction to the subject and our collaborative efforts to create a comprehensive resource for your academic pursuits.

We are happy to present this textbook titled “Computer Architecture”, prepared especially for BCA Semester I students, following the AICTE model curriculum. The New syllabus 2025-26 had wide of Knowledge gain toics for those who seek Artificial Intelligence in the field of Informatics,

The Syllabus is Divided in to 5 Units : Out line of the topics Covered In, details explained in Unit 1 Fundamentals of digital Systems Digital Principles: Von Neumann Architecture Unit-II K-Map: Truth Tables to K-Map, 2-variable, 3-variable and 4-variable K Map, K-Map Unit-III Register: 4-bit register with parallel load, Shift Registers-Bidirectional shift register with parallel load. Binary Counters-4 Unit-IV CPU Architecture Central Processing Unit: Introduction, General Register Organization, Unit-V Input-Output Organization: Peripheral Devices, Input-Output Interface, Apart from the above the syllabus will also cover Lab Experiments on Hardware covers 10 practicals and Software Lab experiments cover 16 Practicals first of its kind for 1st year students.

This book is also useful for students of Osmania University and other universities offering computer science programs.

The aim of this book is to provide a simple and clear understanding of the basic concepts of computer architecture. Each chapter is designed to help students learn step by step, with easy explanations, diagrams, and review questions for better understanding. This book is also useful for students of Osmania University and other universities offering computer science programs.

Contents –

1. Fundamentals of Digital Systems and Number Representations Digital Principles & Boolean Laws and Theorems
2. K-Map, Combinational Circuits and Sequential Circuits
3. Registers and Basic Computer Organization and Design
4. Central Processing Unit and Pipeline Concept
5. Input-Output Organization and Memory Organization
6. Lab Practical Work