COMP 2660 - Overview

Course Title

The title for COMP-2660 is "Computer Architecture II".

Course Description

This course uses microprocessor programming to explore the structure of a CPU and related components. Topics include data representation, central processing unit, arithmetic logic unit, control unit, assembly language concepts, memory segmentation, programming a typical microprocessor (e.g. Intel processors), instruction set architecture-addressing modes and formats, register set, runtime stack, floating point processor. (Prerequisite: COMP-2650). (3 lecture hours and 1.5 laboratory hours a week)

Typical Course Offering

COMP-2660 is typically offered in the Fall and Winter semesters.

Is a Textbook Required?

No, while there is a textbook listed and you may find it helpful, it is not required to succeed in this course.

Prerequisites

COMP-2650 is the prerequisite for this class.