PHY 128 - The Physics of Computers and Computation

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

Subject:

Description:

The physical principles which govern the design and use of computing equipment are discussed. Discussion will include the historical development of computation equipment from The Babbage calculator through integrated semiconductor logic and l aseroptical memories. Other topics will demonstrate the use of computation in scientific applications and will include Boolean logic, binary arithmetic, programming languages and an introduction to programming. Prerequisite(s): PHY 113 or consent of the instructor (3,0) 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.