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CMPS 221Computer Organization & Design

Computer Science · Faculty of Arts and Sciences · 3 credits
A structured overview of the fundamentals of designing digital computer systems.Topics covered include digital logic and systems, machine level representation of data, assembly level machine organization, memory system organization and architecture, CPU implementation and virtual machines, and exposure to one or more micro/mini architectures.

What to expect

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Has Final
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Has Graded Homeworks
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Original Book Necessary

Common questions about CMPS 221

What is CMPS 221 at AUB?

CMPS 221 Computer Organization & Design is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A structured overview of the fundamentals of designing digital computer systems.Topics covered include digital logic and systems, machine level representation of data, assembly level machine organization, memory system organization and architecture, CPU implementation and virtual machines, and exposure to one or more micro/mini architectures.

How many credits is CMPS 221?

CMPS 221 Computer Organization & Design is worth 3 credits at AUB.

Is CMPS 221 hard?

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Who teaches CMPS 221 at AUB?

Studiety has 3 professors on record for CMPS 221: Izzat El Hajj, Mahmoud Bdeir, Sari Lakkis. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

What are the prerequisites for CMPS 221?

CMPS 221 lists 2 prerequisites: CMPS 202 Data Structures, CMPS 211 Discrete Structures.

Are there past papers for CMPS 221?

Yes — 12 files for CMPS 221 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

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