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MSIT 421: Computer Systems: Architecture, Organization & Software

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A comprehensive introduction to computer systems and information technology (IT). The primary objective of this course is to provide a detailed understanding of computer architecture, system software and important issues related to IT. The material in this course forms a technical foundation for understanding current technologies and how they work. Topics include principles of systems architecture, operating systems, application software, storage and systems management as well as current developments in cloud computing, green IT, social networking systems, and Internet search.

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Communication Infrastructure

Faculty Profile

Alan Wolff, Ph.D