CMSC 15400
Introduction to Computer Systems
This course covers the basics of computer systems from a programmer's perspective. Topics include data representation, machine language programming, exceptions, code optimization, performance measurement, memory systems, and system-level I/O. Extensive programming required.
Topics
- data representation
- machine language programming
- exceptions
- code optimization
- performance measurement
- memory systems
- and system-level I/O
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027