COSC 2425 - COMPUTER ORGANIZATION
The organization of computer systems is introduced using assembly language. Topics include basic concepts of computer architecture and organization, memory hierarchy, data types, computer arithmetic, control structures, interrupt handling, instruction sets, performance metrics, and the mechanics of testing and debugging computer systems. Embedded systems and device interfacing are introduced.
This course is included in the Computer Science Field of Study Curriculum.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain contemporary computer system organization
Describe data representation in digital computers
Explain the concepts of memory hierarchy, interrupt processing, and input/output mechanisms
Measure the performance of a computer system
Design and develop assembly language applications
Explain the interfaces between software and hardware components
Explain the design of instruction set architectures
Develop a single-cycle processor
Explain the concept of virtual memory and how it is realized in hardware and software
Explain the concepts of operating system virtualization
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 48.0
Lab hours: 32.0
Prerequisites:
COSC 1436 - PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I