The Reform of Computer Organization Course Based on System Concept

Computer organization course is at the connection of software and hardware. However, the traditional teaching method usually neglects the association among computer components and the association between this course and the others, which is not conducive to cultivate the students' system concept and ability. This paper carried out the teaching reform oriented to the ability of computer system. The objectives of the course are divided into five aspects of knowledge and ability, and these objectives are supported by specific teaching contents. In practical teaching, a computer system is developed based on MIPS instruction set including CPU, operating system and compiler. In addition, this paper exemplified how to use appropriate teaching methods to help students establish system concept while mastering key knowledge. The teaching reform has significantly improved the effect and formed a replicable teaching model.