Fall 2026

CSCI 304 – Computer Organization

Session: Tu/Thu 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Course Description:

Introduction to computer architecture at machine and assembly language level; pointers and addressing; C programming at machine level; organization of computer hardware and software, and related topics.

Instructor & Grader: 

Instructor: Bin Ren

      Section: Tu/Thu 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm in Integrated Science Center (ISC) -- Room: 3349

      Email:  bren[at]wm.edu

      Office: Integrated Science Center (ISC), 2383 or Zoom

      Office Hours:  Tu/Thu 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (or by appointment)

      Discussion Group: Blackboard System

TA: Jianyu Yao

      Email:  jyao03[at]wm.edu

      Office: Integrated Science Center (ISC4), 2398

      Office Hours:  Friday: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Course Materials and Other Information  

Syllabus

Course Day-by-Day Syllabus

C References