CS 3420: 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: CS 2110 or ENGRD 2300. Should not be taken concurrently with CS 3110.

Grade options: Letter or S/U

Credit hours: 4

Recent offerings:

• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs3420/2009sp
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs314/2008sp
  • Sally McKee
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs314/2007sp
  • Sally McKee