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COMPE 271 - Computer Organization

COMPE 271: Computer Organization (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: COMPE 160 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Grade of C- (1.7) or better in COMPE 270. Counts toward Computer Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Computer Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

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3 units
  • Preparation for the Major
Offered: Offered every term

Counts toward

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Organization and operation of computer hardware and software. Operating system shell and services. Program design and development. Input-output programming. Multi-module and mixed-language programming. Assembler and C language.
Prerequisites
COMPE 160 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Grade of C- (1.7) or better in COMPE 270.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall/Spring/Summer
Catalog notes
Prerequisites will be enforced in all undergraduate computer engineering and electrical engineering courses numbered 100 through 599. A copy of an official transcript will be accepted as proof. For corequisites, an enrollment confirmation form will be accepted.

2 sections in Spring 2027

Class #8642· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NCNot in the latest import - check the official portal
55 of 55 seats open
Tue, Thu 5:30 PM-6:45 PM · ARTN 412
Umut Can Cabuk
Class #4461· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
100 of 100 seats open
Tue, Thu 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · SHW 011
Flavio Ponzina