A quantitative approach to computer architecture and organization that addresses both the software and hardware aspects of performance in modern computing systems. Topics include functional descriptions, operation, and logic design of major system components, such as the central processing unit and memory, and control and communication. Emphasis will be placed on examining the relationship of a system ' s architecture and organization to application performance. Only one of I CSI/I ECE 404 or I ECE 432 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in I CSI 333 or I ECE 233 or I ECE 332.