Description
Prerequisite: CSC 133 (All prerequisite courses require a grade of P or C- or better). This course explores the fundamental principles of computer hardware structure and design, focusing on the core components of modern computing systems and their functionality. Topics include data representation and organization, digital logic, number systems, memory hierarchies, data storage and retrieval, instruction set architectures, processor design, and the relationship between human- and machine-readable languages. The course includes hands-on experience with assembly language programming to reinforce architectural concepts and provide insight into low-level system operations. Spring