Computer Architecture
Overview
Subject area
CSC
Catalog Number
446
Course Title
Computer Architecture
Department(s)
Description
Instruction formats and addressing schemes. Arithmetic and logic unit design. Control unit design: hardwired and microprogrammed. Main memory technology. Virtual, high-speed, associative, and read-only memories. Programmable logic arrays. Computer organizations including stack, parallel, and pipeline. System structures: time sharing, multiprocessing, and networking. Digital communications. Input / Output systems; direct memory access.
Cross Listed Courses
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
015127