Introduction to Computer Systems Course ID 15503 Description This course provides a programmer's view of how computer systems execute programs, store information, and communicate. It enables students to become more effective programmers, especially in dealing with issues of performance, portability and robustness. It also serves as a foundation for courses on compilers, networks, operating systems, and computer architecture, where a deeper understanding of systems-level issues is required. Topics covered include: machine-level code and its generation by optimizing compilers, performance evaluation and optimization, computer arithmetic, memory organization and management, networking technology and protocols, and supporting concurrent computation. **This online course is only available to incoming master's students who need a refresher course on computer systems. Not open to undergraduates.** Key Topics Machine-level code and its generation by optimizing compilers, performance evaluation and optimization, computer arithmetic, memory organization and management, networking technology and protocols, and supporting concurrent computation. Course Relevance This class is offered in an online-only format. International students present in the U.S. cannot enroll in more than one remote class per semester.
