CS310 Computer Organization and Programming Instructor: Prof. S.W. Keckler Fall 2008 Lecture: MW 8:30-10 SZB 104 Unique Numbers: 55505, 55510, 55515, 55517, 55520

In this course, you will learn the basic operation of computing systems. Upon completing this course, students should have a high-level understanding of the role played by each major component of the system, including compiler, operating system, assembler, instruction set, and hardware. Programming assignments will be conducted on the departmental PCs running linux. You may also find the tools available on the departmental PCs running windows or you may install the tools on your own computer. However, you must ensure that any programming assignment you turn in functions correctly with the linux installation of the tools.

• Final Exam: Wednesday Dec. 10, 2-5pm in UTC 3.110 and UTC 3.112