Computer Science 201 /201L - Computer Organization

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

C. Nevison, J. Spacco This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of computer architecture. Topics include the representation of information, components of the computer and how they interact, microarchitecture and microprogramming, conventional machine and assembly language, and advanced architectures. Several types of computer design are reviewed; a RISC architecture is the subject of detailed study. The laboratory is used to examine how different components of a computer's architecture can affect its performance. Three lectures and a two-hour laboratory each week. The required credit-bearing laboratory COSC 201L must be taken concurrently with COSC 201. Prerequisite: COSC 101. Offered in the fall only.

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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