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CMSC 301

Computer Systems and Architecture I

Course Title

Computer Systems and Architecture I

Status

Active

Subject code

CMSC

Course Number

301

Course Long Title

Computer Systems and Architecture I

Department(s)

Description

Fundamentals of computer organization. Topics include instruction and, data representations, assembly language, processor data path design, memory systems and I/O. Also includes examination of how software characteristics impact hardware design and optimization. Three lecture and one laboratory hour per week.

Min

0

Max

1

Prerequisites

course with a minimum grade of C- and course (CMSC 240 may be taken concurrently, or, if completed, with a minimum grade of C-)