Research on the Current State of Computer Organization 
and Architecture Course Reform

Zhiyuan Sun; Jianguo Liu; Kaile Xiao*; Lili Xu; Haiyan Zhao

doi:10.70711/neet.v3i6.7090

Research on the Current State of Computer Organization and Architecture Course Reform

Zhiyuan Sun, Jianguo Liu, Kaile Xiao*, Lili Xu, Haiyan Zhao

Abstract

This study investigates pedagogical innovations in Computer Organization and Architecture education worldwide. Chinese reforms
emphasize hierarchical experimental systems exemplified by Yangzhou Universitys integrated simulation-HDL-physical implementation
framework, alongside ideological-political integration through domestic CPU case studies. Internationally, open-source ecosystems and cloudbased laboratories facilitate collaborative hardware design, while problem-based learning and ethics-embedded instruction cultivate systemlevel competencies. Divergences exist: China prioritizes industry alignment and ideological education, whereas Western models focus on
curricular integration and ethical rigor. Common challenges include technological obsolescence, prerequisite deficiencies, and FPGA resource
disparities. Future trajectories involve AI-enhanced tutoring for personalized learning, hardware-software co-design methodologies, and hybrid experimental environments combining local FPGAs with cloud simulation. These transformations aim to develop engineers capable of
resolving multidimensional constraints in computing systems.

Keywords

Computer Organization and Architecture; Curriculum Reform; Simulation Practice; PBL

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/neet.v3i6.7090

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