Computer Science (COMP) 503

Overview

This course provides a background in hardware and software technology that will enable systems development personnel to understand the trade offs in computer architecture for effective use in a business or scientific environment. The course will explain system architecture for single-user, central, and networked computing systems; and single- and multi-user operating systems.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

• understand general computer organization.
• understand basic microprocessor architecture and assembly language;
• understand operating system internals.

Learning Outcomes

In COMP503, the learner will

• know modern computer architecture components;
• begin to write Assembly Language programs;
• obtain detailed knowledge about the internals of single-user and multi-user operating systems.

Outline

• Unit 1: Overview
• Unit 2: Process Management
• Unit 3: Storage Management
• Unit 4: Protection and Security
• Unit 5: CPU Architecture

Evaluation

In order to receive credit for COMP 503, you must achieve a cumulative course grade of "B-" (70 percent) or better, and must achieve an average grade of at least 60 percent on the assignments and achieve a grade of at least 60 percent on the Final Examination. Your cumulative course grade will be based on the following assessment.