Spring 2026
Computer Architecture & Org
Course code: IS141-01 | CRN: 20153 | Credits: 3 | Seats: / 15
This course runs from January 22, 2026 to May 14, 2026 on M from 5:50 pm to 8:50 pm
This course covers fundamentals of computer architecture and organization. Topics include: classical von Neumann machine, major functional units, primary memory, representation of numerical (integer and floating point) and nonnumerical data, CPU architecture, instruction encoding, fetch-decode-execute cycle, instruction formats, addressing modes, symbolic assembler, assembly language programming, handling of subprogram calls at assembly level, mapping between high level language patterns and assembly/machine language, interrupts and I/O operations, virtual memory management, and data access from a magnetic disk. NOTE: Offered spring semesters only.
Use this link to lookup course materials: Official Herkimer County Community College Textbooks
Instructor: Anthony Laria