Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
Introduction to computer organization, systems programming and the hardware/ software interface. Topics include instruction sets, computer arithmetic, datapath design, data formats, addressing modes, memory hierarchies including caches and virtual memory, I/O devices, bus-based I/O systems, and multicore architectures. Students learn assembly language programming and design a pipelined RISC processor.
Prerequisites CS 2110 or equivalent programming experience.
Distribution Requirements (SMR-AS)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
6870CS 3410 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
TR
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6871CS 3410 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6872CS 3410 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6873CS 3410 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6874CS 3410 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6875CS 3410 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6876CS 3410 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6877CS 3410 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6878CS 3410 DIS 208
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6879CS 3410 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6880CS 3410 DIS 210
Meeting Pattern
F
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Susag, Z
Weatherspoon, H
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
