CS A216 - Computer Architecture

    Recent Professors
    Doug Cole
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    CS A150 ; and CS A100 , CS A122 , CS A131 or CS A170 .
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CS A216
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    A course in the architecture of computers. Topics will include Boolean algebra and computer arithmetic, digital logic, micro and macro architecture, Assembly language, performance, datapath and control, memory hierarchies, interfacing and peripherals, and multiprocessing.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–1:00pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–4:10pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm