CIS 321 - Computer Organization

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

This course provides students with an in-depth look at computer hardware, software, and the interaction between the two. By breaking computer organization down in a hierarchical manner, students will gain a thorough understanding of computer architecture. Students will learn the history of modern-day computers, the Von Neumann architecture model, circuitry, Boolean logic, logic gates, instruction sets, processor arithmetic and control functions, input/output, memory management and storage, machine code, and assembly and compile processes. In addition to using the Little Man Computer (LMC) prototype to understand the stored program concept, students will complete hands-on computer hardware builds. Prerequisite: Any programming course or algorithms course or instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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