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Computer Architecture & Organization

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Tu 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 M03-0732 CS/IT lab 0 $0 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Tu 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
M03-0732 CS/IT lab
Credits
0
Min. Tuition*
$0 (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.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

M03-0732 CS/IT lab

Enrolled / Capacity

22 / 22

Status

Closed

Instructor

Beatrice Perez

Tuition*

$0 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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