Courses and Schedules

COS-3300 Computer Architecture


Computer Architecture covers the nature and limitations of computers. The CPU is covered in detail, including processor, control, and memory design. Data path design and the ALU - both fixed and floating-point arithmetic - are covered. The course also includes pipeline and super scalar processing. Finally the I/O system is studied in some detail.

Advisory: It is advisable to have completed two computer science courses prior to enrolling in this course. Also, it would be helpful (but it is not required) for students to take a course in discrete mathematics as a co-requisite. However, it is expected that all students who are taking this course have the mathematical maturity gained in a year of college-level mathematics (such as calculus or discrete mathematics).

Study Methods:

Accelerated Courses (COS-3300-AC):
3 consecutive Sessions during each 12-week term
Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027


Guided Study (COS-3300-GS):
Apr 2026,  Jun 2026,  Aug 2026,  Oct 2026,  Dec 2026,  Feb 2027,  Apr 2027,  Jun 2027


Online Courses (COS-3300-OL):
Apr 2026,  Jun 2026,  Aug 2026,  Oct 2026,  Dec 2026,  Feb 2027,  Apr 2027,  Jun 2027


Credits: 3

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