May 06, 2024  
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2023-2024 Rivier Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

 

Computer Science
  

  • CS 556 - Computer Architecture

    The study of modern computer architecture and design. Combinational and synchronous digital logic; state machines; data and control flow; data formats; instruction sets; processor pipelines; pipeline hazards; branches and branch prediction; out-of-order execution; memory organization; caches; virtual memory; interrupts; buses; Direct Memory Access and I/O.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. 7-week hybrid.

    Credits: 3