Computer Architecture and Design

Summer 2016 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > EECE.4820 > 021

Course No: EECE.4820-021; SIS Class Nbr: 3214; SIS Term: 2540
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Structure of computers, past and present: first, second, third and fourth generation. Combinatorial and sequential circuits. Programmable logic arrays. Processor design: information formats, instruction formats, arithmetic operations and parallel processing. Hardwired and microprogrammed control units. Virtual, sequential and cache memories. Input-output systems, communication and bus control. Multiple CPU systems.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: EECE 3170 Microprocessor Sys Desgn I,EECE 2650 Intro Logic Design
  • Section Notes: P: EECE.2650, EECE.3170;
  • Core Codes: STEM, LCAP
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Martin Margala
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When Offered & Tuition

  • M,W-Th | 5:00 PM-7:50 PM ET
  • 2016 Summer: Jul 06 to Aug 16
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1020
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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