SYEN 1301 - Introduction to Computer Systems

Two hours lab and two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.

Introduction to the fundamental hardware and software underpinning of computing systems, MOS transistors, logic gates, latches, logic structure, memory, von Neumann model of execution, organization and architecture of a simple computer; machine, assembly, and high-level language programming. Required for systems engineering students in the computer systems option, but open to all students on a space-available basis.

Prerequisites: consent of instructor.