Description
An in-depth study of computer architecture and design, including topics such as RISC and CISC instruction set architectures, CPU organizations, pipelining, memory systems, input/output, and parallel machines. Emphasis is placed on performance measures and compilation issues.
Minimum Credits
3
Maximum Credits
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Required Requisite(s):
Prerequisites: ((‘C-‘ or better in (CS 1400 AND CS 1410) OR CS 1420) AND (‘B-‘ or better in CS 2420) AND (‘C’ or better in MATH 1210)) AND Major OR Minor in Kahlert School of Computing.
Course Designation/Attribute
BD - QI (Quantitative Intensive BS)
Semesters Typically Offered
Fall and Spring