Foundations of Computer Engineering

Foundations of Computer Engineering, 1st Edition, is an introductory textbook by Marilyn Wolf that introduces core principles of hardware and software integration. Published by Morgan Kaufmann, the volume presents fundamental topics across digital logic, electronic circuits, software design, and computer system design.

The organizing logic bridges structural hardware components and functional system architectures. Coverage progresses from digital logic and circuit basics to register-transfer design and finite-state machines. It then connects these physical structures to central processing units, memory systems, and physical sensing and actuation.

This 350-page volume is designed for freshman and sophomore students taking a first course in computer engineering. It also provides an entry point for non-computer science or engineering majors enrolled in introductory university computing courses.