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College of Engineering

CS 472 – Computer Architecture (4)

Computer architecture using processors, memories, and I/O devices as building blocks. Issues involved in the design of instruction set architecture, processor, pipelining and memory organization. Design philosophies and trade-offs involved in Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) architectures. CROSSLISTED as CS 472/ECE 472. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
202602409724004Chen, L.0TBD252500
Registration Restrictions
Enforced Prereqs: ECE 375 [C]
Campus Restrictions: +B, +DSC, +H, +L, +N, +PDX (Casc, Dist. Degree Corvallis Student, OHSU, EOU, HMSC, Oregon State - Portland)
College Limitations: +16 (Engr)
Class Notes: Students in this section may be required to interact with teachers, teaching assistants, and students in other concurrent sections of this same course. Campus restrictions extend beyond Monday of Week 10This course requires online proctored testing, which mayinclude testing fees and the use of security measures, suchas a scan of your testing environment. Please carefullyreview online proctor test information at:https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/proctoring .

Textbooks  [ Textbooks]

Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Computer Science syllabi may also be found on the College of Engineering Course and Syllabus List.
Find textbooks for CS 472 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.