CS 271 - Computer Architecture

Introduction to computer organization and architecture. Fundamentals of digital logic and representation of numeric and nonnumeric data. Assembly-level organization and programming, including instruction formats, addressing modes, and subprogram call/return. Design of main memory, cache memory, and virtual memory. Interrupt basics, interrupt-driven I/O, DMA, and bus protocols. Processor organization, data paths, the control unit, micriprogramming, pipelining, and performance enhancements. Multiprocessor and alternative architectures.

Preparation for Course
P: 161 and MA 175.

Cr. 3.
Notes
If you are majoring in this discipline, you may want to consider the Science and Engineering Research Semester. See information under Arts and Sciences (Part 3).