Machine-Level Representations Part 1

Welcome to week 2 of Computer Systems. This week, we will continue learning about the lowest levels of computer architecture, focusing primarily on Instruction Set Architectures and x86-64 assembly.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to assembly language (x86-64 as an example)
• Data movement instructions
• Arithmetic and logical operations

Learning Outcomes

After this week, you will be able to:

• Understand the instruction set architecture (ISA) and its role in computer organization.
• Interpret and decode machine instructions.
• Explain the use of registers and memory addressing modes in machine-level programming.
• Perform simple arithmetic and logical operations using machine instructions.