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CMPT 2295: Introduction to Computer Architecture 

Effective date

September 2020 

Department

UT Computing Science&Software 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

This course introduces students to computer system design and architecture and low-level programming. This course covers fundamental aspects of computer system design and the relationship between the computer architecture (hardware) and computer programs (software). Topics include number representations, digital systems, building blocks in a computer, CPU organization, bus structures, addressing modes, memory managements, computer interfacing, low-level-programming and system software. Students will be able to apply principles and concepts to improve program efficiency and runtime. Programs will be written in C and x86-64 assembly languages. 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

CMPT 1020 with a 'C' and MATH 1120 with a 'C'. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 60
 

Instructional Strategies

Lectures and computer labs (and assignments) 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C- 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

20 

In class and take home assignments 

Midterm Exam 

35 

2 Midterms; 17.5% each 

Lab Work 

10 

 

Final Exam 

35 

 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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