OFF-CAMPUS C PS311 ,312 - Computer Systems I,II

Institution:

Gordon College

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Description:

Computer systems as hierarchy of real and virtual machines from gate level to system software; gates, combinatorial and sequential networks; CPU organization at register-transfer level; machine and assembly language programming; RISC and CISC architecture; hardwired and microprogrammed control; bus structures and organization of memory and IO subsystems; process concept and multiprogramming; atomic operations and methods for ensuring atomicity; processor, device and memory management; introduction to computer networks. Weekly laboratories, both hardware- and software-oriented, parallel lectures. Prerequisites: CPS112 and either completion of or concurrent enrollment in CPS211. Lab fee. (Alternate years. Not offered 2008-09.)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gordon.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 927-2300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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