COM S 314: Computer Organization

Cross-Listing: also ECE 314

Introduction to computer organization. Topics include representation of information, machine and assembly languages, processor organization, input/output devices, memory hierarchies, combinatorial and sequential circuits, data path and control unit design, and RISC pipelining. The course features several major projects, including a full RISC processor design.

Offered: Spring only

Prerequisites: COM S 211 or ENGRD 230. Should not be taken concurrently with COM S 312.

Grade options: Letter or S/U

Credit hours: 4

Recent offerings:

• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs314/2007sp
  • Sally McKee
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs314/2006sp
  • Sally McKee
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs314/2005fa
  • Emin Gun Sirer