CMPU 224 - Computer Organization

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

Examines the hierarchical structure of computing systems, from digital logic and microprogramming through machine and assembly languages. Topics include the structure and workings of the central processor, instruction execution, memory and register organization, addressing schemes, input and output channels, and control sequencing. The course includes a weekly hardware/software laboratory where digital logic is explored and assembly language programming projects are implemented. The Department.

Prerequisite(s): CMPU 102 and CMPU 145.

Two 75-minute periods plus laboratory.

Course Format: CLS