COMPSCI 2GA3 - Computer Architecture

3 unit(s)

Introduction to logic gates, computer arithmetic, instruction-set architecture, assembly programming, translation of high-level languages into assembly. Computer system organization: datapath and control, pipelining, memory hierarchies, I/O systems; measures of performance.
Three lectures, one tutorial, (one hour); first term; may be offered also in the second term
Prerequisite(s): One of the following:
COMPSCI 1XC3 and 1DM3 and registration in any Computer Science program (see Department Note 3 in the course listing) or in the Minor in Computer Science.
Antirequisite(s): COMPENG 3DR4, 4DM4, SFWRENG 2GA3, 3GA3