BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture (also written as KCS302) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction, Arithmetic and logic unit and Multiplication, Control Unit and Hardwire and micro programmed control, Memory and Cache memories, Input / Output and Modes of Data Transfer and Serial Communication. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BCS302 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCS302 / KCS302 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Computer Organization and Architecture |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction
Introduction: Functional units of digital system and their interconnections, buses, bus architecture, types of buses and bus arbitration. Register, bus and memory transfer. Processor organization, general registers organization, stack organization and addressing modes.
Unit 2: Arithmetic and logic unit · Multiplication
Arithmetic and logic unit: Look ahead carries adders. Multiplication: Signed operand multiplication, Booths algorithm and array multiplier. Division and logic operations. Floating point arithmetic operation, Arithmetic & logic unit design. IEEE Standard for Floating Point Numbers
Unit 3: Control Unit · Hardwire and micro programmed control
Control Unit: Instruction types, formats, instruction cycles and sub cycles (fetch and execute etc), micro operations, execution of a complete instruction. Program Control, Reduced Instruction Set Computer, Pipelining. Hardwire and micro programmed control: micro programme sequencing, concept of horizontal and vertical microprogramming.
Unit 4: Memory · Cache memories
Memory: Basic concept and hierarchy, semiconductor RAM memories, 2D & 2 1/2D memory organization. ROM memories. Cache memories: concept and design issues & performance, address mapping and replacement Auxiliary memories: magnetic disk, magnetic tape and optical disks Virtual memory: concept implementation.
Unit 5: Input / Output · Modes of Data Transfer · Serial Communication
Input / Output: Peripheral devices, I/O interface, I/O ports, Interrupts: interrupt hardware, types of interrupts and exceptions. Modes of Data Transfer: Programmed I/O, interrupt initiated I/O and Direct Memory Access., I/O channels and processors. Serial Communication: Synchronous & asynchronous communication, standard communication interfaces.
BCS302 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to understand
- CO 1 Study of the basic structure and operation of a digital computer system. K1, K2
- K2, K4
- CO 2 Analysis of the design of arithmetic & logic unit and understanding of the fixed point and floating-point
- arithmetic operations. K3
- K2
- CO 3 Implementation of control unit techniques and the concept of Pipelining K2, K4
- CO 4 Understanding the hierarchical memory system, cache memories and virtual memory
- CO 5 Understanding the different ways of communicating with I/O devices and standard I/O interfaces
BCS302 Reference Books
- Computer System Architecture - M. Mano
- Carl Hamacher, Zvonko Vranesic, Safwat Zaky Computer Organization, McGraw-Hill, Fifth Edition, Reprint 2012
- John P. Hayes, Computer Architecture and Organization, Tata McGraw Hill, Third Edition, 1998. Reference books
- William Stallings, Computer Organization and Architecture-Designing for Performance, Pearson Education, Seventh edition, 2006.
- Behrooz Parahami, “Computer Architecture”, Oxford University Press, Eighth Impression, 2011.
- David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy, “Computer Architecture-A Quantitative Approach”, Elsevier, a division of reed India
- Structured Computer Organization, Tannenbaum(PHI)
Frequently Asked Questions about BCS302
What is the syllabus of BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture?
The AKTU BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction; Arithmetic and logic unit and Multiplication; Control Unit and Hardwire and micro programmed control; Memory and Cache memories; Input / Output and Modes of Data Transfer and Serial Communication. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BCS302?
BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BCS302 the same subject as KCS302?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCS302 and KCS302 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCS302 taught in?
BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCS302 worth?
BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BCS302 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BCS302 Computer Organization and Architecture previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCS302?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year CSE Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year CSE Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.