Computer Architecture
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Course Details
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Min Credits
| 3 |
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Max Credits
| 3 |
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Course ID
| 8078 |
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Status
| Active |
Examines the basic functional components of a computer system including the CPU, memory systems, and I/O systems. Each of these three areas will be developed in detail with a focus on the system design and component integration. Topics will include CPU control and ALU operation, computer timing, data address and I/O bus activity, addressing model, programmed and DMA I/O, and instruction sets and micro code.
Pre/Co-Requisites: Pre-Req: 16.265 Intro to Logic Design, 91.102 Computing II, 91.203 Comp Org & Assembly Lang or 16.317 Microprocessor Syst Des I.