Computer Systems I

Fall 2016

Computer Systems I

Listed in: Computer Science, as COSC-161

Formerly listed as: COSC-14  |  COSC-16

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Faculty

John E. Rager (Sections 01 and 02)

Description

This course will provide an introduction to computer systems, stressing how computers work. Beginning with Boolean logic and the design of combinational and sequential circuits, the course will discuss the design of computer hardware components, microprocessing and the interpretation of machine instructions, assembly languages, and basic machine architecture. The course will also introduce operating systems topics, basic memory management, and topics in network communication. Projects will include the design of digital circuits and the simulation of operating system and network processes.

Requisite: COSC 111 or similar programming experience. Fall semester. Professor TBA.

Keywords

Science & Math for Non-majors

Course times and locations

COSC 161 - LEC

Section 01
M 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SMUD 206
W 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SMUD 206

Section 02
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 206
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 206

COSC 161L - LAB

Section 01
F 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM SMUD 006

Section 02
F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SMUD 006

Section 03
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 006

Section 04
F 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM SMUD 006

Section 05
F 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM SMUD 006

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016