CSCI 356: Computer Systems Organization
Fundamental computer organization and hardware/software interaction. Covers instruction set architectures (RISC-V / x86-64), C language system programming, assembly language translation, processor datapath and pipelining, memory hierarchy (L1/L2/L3 caches, virtual memory, page tables), I/O subsystems, and thread-level concurrency. Prepares engineers to write hardware-efficient system software.
This archive catalogs 9 free educational resources and past exams for CSCI 356 (Computer Systems Organization) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 4 midterm papers, 4 final examinations, and 1 quiz. Dated documents represent 4 distinct academic years between 2021 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Instruction set architecture (ISA) design, register allocation, and assembly-to-machine encoding in CSCI 356
- 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
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2021
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Final Exam 2021
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Final Exam 2023
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
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Final Exam 2024
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Final Exam 2024
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Quiz 8
University of Southern California (USC) CSCI 356 Quiz 8
Assessment Inventory for CSCI 356 (9 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2024 | Midterm | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2021 | Final | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 8 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 9 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this CSCI 356 archive?
This collection for CSCI 356 at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 9 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this CSCI 356 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2021 to 2024, representing 4 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free CSCI 356 past exams?
All cataloged CSCI 356 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 University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.