CSCI-UA 201: Computer Systems Organization
Exploring the critical interface between software and hardware, this course examines computer systems architecture and low-level programming. Topics include data representation, C programming, assembly language (x86/ARM), memory hierarchy, caching…
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Common aliases: CSCI-UA 201
Study Resources for Computer Systems Organization
Final Exam 2013
Midterm (Exam 1) 2014
Midterm (Exam 2) 2017
Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
Study Guide 7
Assessment Inventory for CSCI-UA 201 (7 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2017 | Midterm | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2014 | Midterm | 2014 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2013 | Final | 2013 | Illustrative Archive |
| Study Guide 7 | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
Complete inventory of all 7 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.
Course Overview & Exam Syllabus
Course Description
Exploring the critical interface between software and hardware, this course examines computer systems architecture and low-level programming. Topics include data representation, C programming, assembly language (x86/ARM), memory hierarchy, caching mechanisms, processor pipelines, and digital logic fundamentals.
This archive catalogs 7 free educational resources and past exams for CSCI-UA 201 (Computer Systems Organization) at New York University (NYU), containing 5 midterm papers, 1 final examination, and 1 study guide. Dated documents represent 6 distinct academic years between 2013 and 2020.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Instruction set architecture (ISA) design, register allocation, and assembly-to-machine encoding in CSCI-UA 201
- Processor pipelining: data hazards, control hazards, branch prediction, and forwarding paths
- Memory hierarchy: cache placement (direct, set-associative), hit/miss latency, and cache coherence
- Digital logic datapath design: ALU operations, combinational circuits, and sequential state machines in Computer Systems Organization
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this CSCI-UA 201 archive?
This collection for CSCI-UA 201 at New York University (NYU) catalogs 7 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Study Guides. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this CSCI-UA 201 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2013 to 2020, representing 6 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free CSCI-UA 201 past exams?
All cataloged CSCI-UA 201 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the New York University (NYU) course syllabus.