CPEN 4700 - Computer Architecture

(3) Credit Hours

An advanced course in computer architecture. Topics include classical uniprocessor architecture, computer arithmetic, instruction sets, control unit design including the basics of microprogramming, I/O operations, memory hierarchies, cache and virtual memory mechanisms, instruction and arithmetic pipelines, CISC, RISC, superscalar and super pipelined architectures, parallel architectures. Prerequisites: CPSC 2800 and CPEN 3700 with minimum grades of C or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.

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