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ECE154A

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ECE 154A - Introduction to Computer Architecture

Full Course Title

Introduction to Computer Architecture

Instructor Name(s)

Parhami, Strukov

Course Description

Instruction-set architecture (ISA) and computer performance; Machine instructions, assembly, addressing modes; Memory map,arrays, pointers; Procedure calls; Number formats; Simple ALUs; Data path,control, microprogram; Buses, I/O programming, interrupts; Pipelined data paths and control schemes.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Prerequisites

ECE 152A with a minimum grade of C-; open to EE and CMPEN majors only.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Not open for credit to students who have completed Computer Science 154. ECE 154A is the formerly numbered ECE 154. Students who have taken ECE 154 and have received a grade of C- or lower may take ECE 154A for a better grade.

Repeat Comments

Students who have taken ECE 154 and have received a grade of C- or lower may take ECE 154A for a better grade.