CS 610 - Computer Organization & Architecture

This course is an introduction to the architecture, organization and logic design of digital computers. Topics include a review of number systems, analysis and design of digital circuits, computer architecture, CPU organization and operation, advanced CPU implementation techniques, hierarchical memory system design, topics in input-output design, and assembly language programming. The interdependence between computer hardware, operating systems, and programming language compilers is emphasized throughout the course. Students are expected to independently research advanced topics in modern computer organization, and write technical reports summarizing their findings.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in the Spring Semester