CMPU 224 - Computer Organization

Fall 2008

Contents:

• Description
• Topics
• Text Book
• Course Requirements
• Definition of Academic Integrity
• Students with Disabilities
• Lecture Slides

Description

 

This course is an introduction to computer architecture. General areas of study include numerical algorithms, logic design, components and organization of digital computer systems. Assembly language programming on Intel/Linux is included. Laboratory exercises provide hands-on hardware and software experience.

Topics

• Introduction
• Number systems
• Boolean algebra
• Combinational logic
• Assembly language
• Sequential logic
• Memory architecture
• CPU architecture
• Microcode
• RISC concepts
• Advanced topics

Text Book

Principles of Digital Design by Daniel D. Gajski, Prentice Hall, 1997
ISBN: 0-13-301144-5

Course Requirements

Homework	20%
Lab	10%
Assembler project	20%
Hour exams (2)	25%
Final exam	25%

 

 

• Exams are open book/notes.
• The hour exams will be given approximately 1/3 and 2/3 of the way through the semester.
• The final will be "regularly scheduled".
• Exams are "cumulative".

Definition of Academic Integrity

Students must do their own work. Any collaboration on projects or homework must have prior approval of the instructor.

Students with Disabilities

Academic accommodations are available for students with disabilities who are registered with the Office of Disability and Support Services. Students in need of disability accommodations should schedule an appointment with me early in the semester to discuss any accommodations for this course which have been approved by the Office of Disability and Support Services, as indicated in your DSS accommodation letter.

Lecture Slides