CSC 211 - Computer Organization and Architecture

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

Study of both traditional and alternative computer architectures. Introduction to digital logic, microcode, Von Neumann architectures, data representations, fetch/execute model, RISC/CISC, instruction formats and addressing, machine and assembly language, memory architecture and algorithms, I/O architecture, and elements of distributed systems. Includes formal laboratory work.

Prerequisite: CSC 161.
Note: Plus-2 option available. Not offered every year.
Instructor: Curtsinger