Mar 29, 2024  
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CSC 240 - Computer Organization and Architecture


4 Hour(s)
This course is an introduction to computer organization and architecture-the study of computer hardware at the abstract functional subunit (register, arithmetic and logic unit, data path and control) level and the arrangement and interconnection of those components to form a modern electronic computer’s central processing unit (CPU). An essential part of this study also includes an examination of the design and implementation of low-level machine language instruction sets that are ultimately used to manipulate the hardware. An understanding of computer organization and architecture helps the Computer Science professional in making knowledgeable and reasoned decisions about specifying computer hardware and software when confronted by a choice between what can be a bewildering array of options.

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