CSCI 264 - Assembly Language

Institution:

Widener University-Main 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, and 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 the main topics of the course. Some familiarity with a high-level programming language is desirable. 4 semester hours

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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