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.