CS 261

Machine Organization

Computer Science

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.50

Easiness

1.50

Total regs

2,346

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA

2.50

27.3%

637

29.4%

685

22.7%

529

8.8%

205

5.3%

123

6.5%

152

A–F + W

2,331

Other outcomes

All registrations

2,346

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.50

Easiness

1.50

C or better

84.9%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

94.4%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

6.5%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

2,331

A–F and W outcomes

CS 261 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

Diazh, Diana Mabel

3.05

RMP

Graded

272

Total regs

281

Koehler, Adam Thomas

2.83

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About This Class

Data representation and computer arithmetic; machine language; addressing; memory hierarchy; subroutines; data structures; processor architecture: hardware components, pipelining. Course Information: Credit is not given for CS 261 if the student has credit for ECE 267 or ECE 366 . Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CS 141 ; and Credit or concurrent registration in CS 211 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory.