CS 141 Computing Hardware
CS 141 Computing Hardware
Fall 2015
CS 50 is the formal prerequisite for this course. CS61 is helpful preparation but not required. Working experience with Windows is assumed. An understanding of binary numbers and some knowledge of basic electronics are helpful but not necessary. If you have any questions about your preparation, please contact Prof. Brooks directly.
Course Prerequisites
Required Text
David M. Harris and Sarah L. Harris. Digital Design and Computer Architecture.
Morgan Kaufmann.
Recommended Texts
John F. Wakerly. Digital Design Principles and Practices. Prentice Hall.
David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy. Computer Organization & Design: The Hardware/Software Interface. Morgan Kaufmann.
Randy Katz and Gaetano Borriello. Contemporary Logic Design. Benjamin/Cummings.