An Analogous Teaching Method for Computer Organization Course Design

Computer Organization Course Design is a major course in computer and related specialties. This paper presents an analogous teaching method which combining simulators with FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) platforms. The analogous teaching method includes the Global-Local and Local-Global teaching method and the from CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer) to RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) teaching method, the organization method based on groups, the realization method combining after-class programming and in-class verification, and the systematic evaluation method. By comparing the difference and analogies of the two platforms, the analogous teaching method enhances the understanding of students on the difference implementation and working mechanisms of computers, improves the ability to combine theories with practices, and develops the ability to model, design, and implement components and systems of computers by using EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools.