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Computer Architecture & Organization

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
University Hall Y02-2300 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
TuTh 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2300
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

Computer hardware concepts and hardware-level programming for C programmers. Topics include digital logic circuits, computer organization of a microprocessor system (i.e., how CPU, memory, and i/o interface chips are interconnected), serial and parallel port interfacing, hardware programming in C and C/assembler, interrupt programming, device drivers. The necessary assembly language is also covered. The course includes a hands-on lab meeting one hour per week.

Prerequisites

CS 240

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details