CSCI 264 - Assembly Language

Institution:

Widener University-Delaware Campus

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Description:

This course is an in-depth study of a particular assembly language (currently the x86). The aim of the course is to illuminate the structure and behavior of computers. It covers arithmetic, logic, stack operations, the general organization of a CPU, main memory, and peripheral systems. The structure of executable files, linking, interfacing assembler with a high-level language and the operating system, and protected instructions are also discussed. Supervised laboratory exercises are used to illustrate all main topics of the course. Some familiarity with a high-level programming language is desirable.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 477-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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