CSIT 301: The Week beginning Jan. 24

• Reading: Chapter 3 of Computer Architecture.

• Homework:
  • Computer languages are said to belong to different generations. Explain the distinction between languages of different generations.
  • Computers themselves are said to belong to different generations. Explain the distinction between computers of different generations.
  • Read the article Gadget growth fuels eco concerns and provide a summary.
  • Read the article Nanotechnology is next big thing in electronics and manufacturing and provide a summary.

Due Feb. 1

Course Materials:
Basic Units of Computer Architecture
Instructions From the Bottom Up