CSC 295 Computer Architecture and Organization

3 Credit(s)

This course examines the basic principles of computer systems and how these concepts relate to the design of such systems. Both hardware and software concepts and the interdependence between them are dealt with. The determination of basic trade-offs and the related decisions are discussed. Logic level designs, data representations, computer circuits, fundamental computer operations, program creation, I/O programming, processing elements, links and interfaces, memory hierarchy, and memory management are covered. Prerequisites: CSC 105 or CSC 215, and

CSC 115

or CSC 202J, and PHS 205.