Computer System Organization & Programming | Cornell University

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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.

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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.

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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.

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