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CMSC 411 - Computer Architecture

(3.00)
This course covers the design of complex computer systems making heavy use of the components and techniques discussed in CMSC 313 , CMPE 212  and CMPE 310 . All parts of the computer system - CPU, memory and input/output - are discussed in detail. Topics include information representation, floating-point arithmetic, instructions set design issues (RISC vs. CISC), microprogrammed control, hardwired control, pipelining, memory cashes, bus control and timing,input/output mechanism and issues in the construction of parallel processors.

Course ID: 52922
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: You must have completed CMSC 313  or CMPE 212  and CMPE 310  with a grade of C or better.



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