CSC 231

Computer Systems

This is an introduction to the study of computer hardware and its relationship to software. Topics include information representation, the architecture of the central processing unit, memory organization and hierarchy, assembly language, and machine-level representation of programs, interactions, and relationships among system components (hardware, operating systems, compilers, network environments), and the impact of architectural decisions on performance. Offered each semester. Not offered pass/fail. Prerequisites: CSC 125.

Distribution Area Prerequisites Credits
CSC 125 1 course

Fall Semester information

Scott Thede

231A: Computer Systems


Scott Thede

231B: Computer Systems


Spring Semester information

Scott Thede

231A: Computer Systems


Scott Thede

231B: Computer Systems