CSSE132 - Introduction to Computer Systems
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Computer Science and Software Engineering Department
Fall 2025-2026
Description
Provides students with understanding of computer system level issues and their impact on the design and use of computer systems. Students will study low-level programming (assembly) and memory operations, representation of various types of data and programs in memory, and resource/efficiency trade-offs. System requirements such as resource management, security, communication and synchronization are studied and basic systems tools for these tasks are implemented. Course topics will be explored using a variety of hands-on assignments and projects.
Prerequisites
CSSE 120