Program Overview
Villanova University's Computer Architecture Certificate provides a comprehensive understanding of computer architecture theory, design, and applications. The program emphasizes the evolving design methodologies driven by advancements in microprocessors and integrated circuits. Students complete four required courses and choose one elective, covering topics such as computer organization, hardware system design, embedded systems, and UNIX programming.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Computer Architecture Certificate at Villanova University covers the concepts of computer architecture, including its theory, design, implementations, and applications. The program focuses on the rapidly changing design methodology of computer architecture due to advancements in microprocessors, integrated circuits, and neural and VLSI circuits.
Requirements:
Required Courses (4):
- ECE 8405 - Computer Organ & Design
- ECE 8440 - Hardware Sys Des & Modeling
- ECE 8448 - Embedded Systems Architecture
- ECE 8473 - UNIX and C Programming Elective Courses (Choose one):
- ECE 8410 - Trusted Computing
- ECE 8425 - Microproc & Microcomp
- ECE 8455 - Adv. Digital Des.
