Jan 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Rivier University Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Rivier University Academic Catalog
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COMP 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



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