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EECE 321Computer Organization

Electrical and Computer Engineering · Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture · 3 credits
This course covers single-core microprocessor computer organization and basic input/ output mechanisms. Students learn how to program microprocessors at the assembly level and how to design the main core components of a von Neumann computer system, including its instruction set architecture, datapath, control unit, cache and system buses. To consolidate the material, students work on a VHDL design project of a singlecycle MIPS microprocessor core.

Common questions about EECE 321

What is EECE 321 at AUB?

EECE 321 Computer Organization is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. This course covers single-core microprocessor computer organization and basic input/ output mechanisms.

How many credits is EECE 321?

EECE 321 Computer Organization is worth 3 credits at AUB.

Is EECE 321 hard?

6 AUB students have written about EECE 321 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

Who teaches EECE 321 at AUB?

Studiety has 5 professors on record for EECE 321: Ali Chehab, Fatima Al-Zahra Asadallah, Hassan Shwaykani, Mazen Saghir, Mohammad Mansour. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

What are the prerequisites for EECE 321?

EECE 321 lists 1 prerequisite: EECE 320 Digital Systems Design.

Are there past papers for EECE 321?

Yes — 5 files for EECE 321 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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