Programming Foundations: Inside Computing Hardware

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Zahraa Khalil

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01 - Introduction

01 - Differentiate your code by understanding the hardware.mp4

00:48

02 - 1. Understanding Basic Computer Components

01 - What is a computer.mp4

02:59

02 - The brain The central processing unit or CPU.mp4

03:41

03 - Overview of CPU specs Cores and clock speed.mp4

04:24

04 - Overview of CPU specs Cache size and power efficiency.mp4

02:46

05 - Temporary storage or RAM.mp4

03:43

06 - Dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static RAM (SRAM).mp4

02:48

07 - Permanent storage.mp4

01:54

08 - Hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD).mp4

03:05

09 - The artist Graphics processing unit or GPU.mp4

02:36

10 - Discrete vs. integrated GPUs.mp4

03:03

11 - The central hub The motherboard.mp4

05:11

03 - 2. How Computer Hardware Components Interact

01 - The boot process.mp4

03:46

02 - Memory hierarchy.mp4

02:37

03 - Caching memory and speed.mp4

04:21

04 - Parallel processing The CPU and GPU.mp4

04:14

05 - Parallel processing Sequential vs. parallel tasks.mp4

03:59

04 - 3. Computer Performance and Making Purchasing Decisions

01 - Choosing the right computer Evaluating your needs.mp4

02:17

02 - Hardware specs suggestions for PCs used for writing, design, and engineering.mp4

08:15

03 - Case scenario Choosing a laptop for AutoCAD software.mp4

06:45

05 - Conclusion

01 - Connect and extend your new knowledge.mp4

00:58

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While it is sometimes less critical to know "what is inside the box" with today's better performing computers, the core structure of our computers, phones, and servers still makes a big difference for our results. In this course, engineering instructor and educator Zara Khalil teaches you about common hardware components, how the pieces relate to each other, and how changes in one aspect can shift your experience. Go over basic components like the CPU, temporary storage or RAM, permanent storage (your hard drive), the graphics processing unit (GPU), and the motherboard. Then dive into how these components interact through the boot process, memory hierarchy, caching, and two types of parallel processing. Plus, get practical advice on choosing the right computer.

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Zahraa Khalil

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Am an Engineering Instructor and a passionate educator for both Post Secondary Education level and in STEM for young generation ,I am an M.Eng graduate ، Electrical and Computer Engineering Masters . I am currently working as Embedded Systems Developer/Coordinator at McMaster University at the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology. While also enjoying working & creating courses on LinkedIn learning as Content Author-[In]structor (Check out my courses here, related to PLC, SCADA, Arduino Programming, IoT) : https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/zahraa-khalil I love and thrive on volunteering , I have been volunteering ever since mid-school , one of my wonderful experience is with IEEE WIE (Women in Engineering) since 2014 , and was a Canada Central Area Chair for 2019-2020. I also enjoy volunteering in local events/workshops in teaching programming and STEM to young generation Outside Education & Engineering , you would find me enjoying jigsaw puzzles, painting ,plants ,and as an AD in film sets.

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