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Course Description

CMSC 411 — Computer Architecture (for Computer Engineering majors)

This course covers the design of complex computer systems All parts of the computer system - CPU, memory and input/output - are discussed in detail. Topics include information representation, floating-point arithmetic, instructions set design issues (RISC vs. CISC), microprogrammed control, hardwired control, pipelining, memory cashes, bus control and timing, input/output mechanism and issues in the construction of parallel processors.

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Course Instructors

Instructor Office Office Hours Email
Mr. John Park ITE 325K We 2:00–3:00pm;
Th 4:00–5:00pm		 park@umbc.edu
There are other sections of this course, taught by other instructors. For more information about those sections, click here.

Class Meeting Information

Lecture Section Days Time Location Instructor
01 Tuesday/Thursday 2:30-3:45pm Fine Arts 014 Mr. John Park