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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COS 335 - Computer Organization and Architecture


Examines the architecture and organization of the computer including digital logic, the CPU, busses, internal and external memory, computer number representation and arithmetic, computer instructions and some advanced topics (e.g., RISC machines). Particular attention is paid to assembly language as a mechanism for better understanding the architecture, and students will be expected to write significant programs in assembly language.

Prerequisites & Notes
COS 140 and COS 226.

Credits: 4