COMPSCI61C
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COMPSCI 61C - Great Ideas of Computer Architecture (Machine Structures)
Subject
COMPSCI
Course Number
61C
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Great Ideas of Computer Architecture (Machine Structures)
Course Description
The internal organization and operation of digital computers. Machine architecture, support for high-level languages (logic, arithmetic, instruction sequencing) and operating systems (I/O, interrupts, memory management, process switching). Elements of computer logic design. Tradeoffs involved in fundamental architectural design decisions.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Instructors
Garcia, Katz, Stojanovic
Prerequisites
61A, along with either 61B or 61BL, or programming experience equivalent to that gained in 9C, 9F, or 9G.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses
-
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for 61C after taking 47C or 61CL. Deficiency in 61C may be removed by taking 61CL.
Formats
Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Discussion Hours
1
Laboratory Hours
2
Outside Work Hours
6
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours
6
Discussion Hours
2
Laboratory Hours
4
Outside Work Hours
10.5