Course Title:
Computer Architecture for Computer Scientists
Course Description:
Introduces the organization and architecture of computer systems. Uses the MIPS assembly language introduced in the prerequisite course, CS U380, to illustrate the instruction set architecture. Introduces the basics of digital and logic circuits, followed by a description of the structure and function of the data path and control hardware. Illustrates the implementation of the instruction set by single-cycle, multiple-cycle, and a basic pipeline. Covers the architecture of modern high-performance processors inclusive of performance evaluation, arithmetics, hardware and software organization trade offs, and memory management (caching and virtual memory).
Fall Offering:
Every
Lab/Coreq 1:
Spring Offering:
Every
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 1:
CS U380
Summer 2 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Not open to ECE majors.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
