COMP 475 - Computer Architecture

Institution:

University of St Francis

Subject:

Description:

provides an introduction to the functional elements and structures of digital computers. Digital logic, combinational and sequential circuits are studied in lecture and laboratory. The hierarchy of computer organization and how the digital level, microprogramming level, conventional level and assembly language level are interrelated is studied. Also provides an understanding of present day technology including buses, modern input/output devices, operation of a typical IBM PC clone at the chip level, pipelining, cache memories, and current architecture trends such as RISC machines and multiprocessors. Prerequisite: COMP 360 or consent of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stfrancis.edu

Phone Number:

(815) 740-3360

Regional Accreditation:

North Central 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.