The Computer Architectures Certificate covers the theory, design, implementations, and applications of computer architectures. Design methodology of computer architectures is rapidly changing due to advancement in microprocessors, integrated circuits and neural and VLSI circuits. Applications of computer architectures are many, including supercomputers, signal processing, communication systems, control systems, and large scale information processing systems.

Certificate Requirements

Requirements for the Computer Architectures Certificate include four required courses and an elective course from the indicated list of courses. Students are expected to have a strong background in design and microprocessors at the undergraduate level.

Required Courses:

• ECE 8405 - Computer Organ & Design
• ECE 8440 - Hardware Sys Des & Modeling
• ECE 8445 - Adv Comp Architecture
• ECE 8473 - Operating Systems & Prog

Elective Courses: (Choose one from the following list)

• ECE 8407 - Comp Arith Algo & Impl
• ECE 8426 - Advanced Microprocessors
• ECE 8448 - Embedded Systems Architecture
• ECE 9090 - ECE Project

For additional information on this certificate, contact Dr. Edward Kresch at 610-519-7098 or by email to: kresch@ece.villanova.edu.