TERM: Fall 2015
INSTRUCTOR: Dean DeFino
TELEPHONE: OFFICE (410-543-6145) HOME (410-546-5461)
TEXTBOOKS: "Computer Architecture Class Notes", Dean DeFino.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to study the organization and internal composition of computer systems including Digital Logic and Assembly programming.
PROCEDURES: Classroom work will consist of discussions and student participation. Scheduled homework is to be typed and completed prior to the class time for which it is assigned. No homework will be accepted late. Homework is a vital part of the class!!! All tests are to be taken on the assigned date, unless special permission is given by the instructor in cases of emergency. Makeup exams are given only to students who have an absence that has been approved by the instructor. Attendance is a vital part of the learning experience and each student is expected to be present for each class session. There will be labs in Digital Logic and Assembly.
NEITHER Cell phones NOR MP3 players (or other audio/visual equipment) are to be used during class or lab time. (No calls and no text messaging during class) If you must leave the class early for a legitimate reason, please inform the instructor before the class starts. Leaving a class early without notifying the instructor is the same as an absence. If an emergency arises that you must leave the class (even if you return), please inform the instructor at the end of the class.Homework: Homework is a vital part of the course. All
homework must be typed and turned
GRADING:
55% of the final grade will be determined by the
average of tests
30% will be determined by homework, and class
participation.
15% will be determined by the lab work.
GRADING SYSTEM
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
OFFICE: Devilbiss Hall room 105
Office Hours
Monday &
Wednesday & 9:00 - 9:50 11:00-1:00
Friday 9:00-9:50 11:00 a.m. - 1:00