CP 210 - Computer Processors

Credit Hours: 3

An in-depth study of the design and organization of the computer central processing unit with emphasis on Intel™ microcomputers. Areas of study include introduction to DOS, Windows operating systems, central processor, timing and controls, memory, and I/O operation.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate a working knowledge of DOS Commands (Command Prompt);
demonstrate the ability to write a text based set-up/test program using .bat programs;
use the Block.exe program to demonstrate a working knowledge of the internal working of a general purpose processor;
demonstrate a working knowledge of a processor and a controller;
demonstrate knowledge of “The little man theory.”;
ability to install Windows 7;
demonstrate the ability to trouble shoot in command prompt and Windows 7 environments;
understand the architecture and theory of operation of the computer processor and its function in a computer system which includes memory and peripheral devices;
develop and understand software programs of moderate complexity which exercise the various processor functions; and
relate programs execution to specific groups of circuits via block diagrams to trace signal flow thru the system to develop sequences of micro-steps in a flow diagram.

Prerequisites: CP 120, CP 121, CP 122, CP 123
Concurrent Registration: CP 215
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