CSD 322 Computer and Network Architecture

5 credits

This course provides students with an architectural overview of modern computer technology. The set of hardware and software components that together define a computer system is presented. The overview includes an introduction to network architecture.

Prerequisites: CSD 122, CSD 138, CSD 268, and admission to the BAS IT:CSD program

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the major functional components of a computer, including input, output, central processing, arithmetic logic, temporary and persistent storage, and control units
Describe and program the CPU’s instruction set
Interpret CPU and system performance metrics
Demonstrate familiarity and facility with the TCP/IP protocol
Describe the TCP/IP stack
Write programs running on separate machines that communicate via a socket
Describe the role and function of a router
Explain how a packet is routed from one machine to another on the same and on a different subnet
Design and implement programming projects as a member of a team

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

demonstrate competency in software engineering, software testing principles, and quality assurance techniques
identify, evaluate, and apply efficient algorithms and technologies required for developing software system
be prepared to obtain an entry-level position at a software development company

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Information Literacy, the ability to recognize when information is needed, to choose the appropriate tools to locate the required information, and to effectively gather and evaluate the information.

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20