Description: This course studies the basic instruction set architecture and organization of a modern computer. Over the semester the student learns the fundamentals of translating higher level languages into assembly language, and the interpretation of machine languages by hardware. At the same time, a model of computer hardware organization is developed from the gate level upward. Final projects focus on design of a complex control system in hardware or firmware.

Format: lectures/labs. Evaluation will be based primarily on weekly labs, final design project and two exams.

Fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning requirement

Prerequisites: Computer Science 134 or both experience in programming and permission of the instructor.

Scheduled Offerings:

	Fall 08	237-01	(LEC)	MWF	9:00-9:50	Bailey
	Fall 08	237-02	(LAB)	T	1:10-2:30	Bailey
	Fall 08	237-03	(LAB)	T	2:30-4:00	Bailey
	Fall 09	237-01	(LEC)	MWF	9:00-9:50	Bailey
	Fall 09	237-02	(LAB)	T	1:10-2:30	Bailey
	Fall 09	237-03	(LAB)	T	2:30-4:00	Bailey