Introduction to Hardware and Data Communications

A survey of basic hardware and data communications principles. The course discusses topics in: machine programming sequencing and data structure addressing methods; processor evolution and design; memory structures; peripherals; fundamental communications concepts; and data communication hardware devices. The course objective is to give students an appreciation for the concepts upon which computer information systems architectures are built. Students are expected to invest substantial amounts of time and energy in: reading from the text and other professional sources; completing homework problems in a thorough and professional manner; and demonstrating mastery of course concepts on quizzes and exams.