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Rensselaer Catalog 2024-2025 [Archived Catalog]

ECSE 2660 - Computer Architecture, Networks, and Operating Systems

Quantitative basis of modern computer architecture, processor design, memory hierarchy, and input/output methods. Layered operating system structures, process and storage management. Layered network organization, network protocols, switching, local and wide area networks. Examples from Unix and the Internet.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECSE 2610 .

When Offered: Summer and fall terms annually.

Credit Hours: 4

Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 6 contact hours