CS 312 - Computer Architecture II

Description:
Introduction to the structure of computers. Digital circuits, central processing units, memory, input/output processing, parallel architectures. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CS 301 and CS 311.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

List the historical developments of computers from analog to digital signals, description of a simple computer organization, electronic representation of bits and description of voltage levels and pulse time.
Apply representations and calculations in Boolean algebra.
Describe and apply the elements used in combinational circuits, encoders and decoders, multiplexors and demultiplexors, ROM, shifters and adders, registers and ALU.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/5/18