Computer System Organization & Programming | Cornell University

Dive into computer hardware and software interaction with CS 3410, covering topics like instruction sets, computer arithmetic, and I/O systems. Gain hands-on experience in assembly language programming and RISC processor design.

Introduction

CS3410 provides an introduction to computer organization, systems programming and the hardware/software interface. Topics include instruction sets, computer arithmetic, datapath design, data formats, addressing modes, memory hierarchies including caches and virtual memory, I/O devices, bus-based I/O systems, and multicore architectures. Students learn assembly language programming and design a pipelined RISC processor.

Highlights

• Introduction to computer organization and systems programming
• Covers topics such as instruction sets, computer arithmetic, datapath design, memory hierarchies, and I/O systems
• Hands-on experience with assembly language programming and RISC processor design

Recommendation

This course is recommended for undergraduate students who have mastered the material in CS 2110 and are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of computer hardware and software interaction.