CS 321 - Computer Architecture

Units: 3
Logical design of digital computers. Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential circuits, computer arithmetic, memories, integrated circuits, control processors, input/output.

Prerequisites: CS 211 and CS 221, both with grade C- or better.
Equivalent Quarter Course: CS 3430.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze the design of instruction sets;
Compare pipelining techniques;
Explain issues in hierarchical memory system design;
Classify and describe parallel computer architectures;
Demonstrate the ability to program microprocessors in assembly language.