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CS 261

Machine Organization

Computer Science

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.48
Easiness
1.40
Total regs
2,130

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
2.48
A
27.1%
573
B
29.1%
616
C
22.4%
474
D
8.8%
186
F
5.6%
119
W
7.0%
147
Visual total
2,115
Other
15
Total regs
2,130

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.48
Easiness
1.40
Pass rate
87.4%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
7.0%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
B
Students counted
2,115
A through F plus W

CS 261 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Diazh, Diana Mabel
3.05
RMP
NR
Graded
272
Total regs
281
#2
Koehler, Adam Thomas
2.84
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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.

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RMP
2.7
Graded
622
Total regs
646
#3
Theys, Mitchell D
2.65
RMP
3.5
Graded
143
Total regs
149
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Diazh, Diana Mabel
    3.05
    NR
    272
    281
  • 2
    Koehler, Adam Thomas
    2.84
    2.7
    622
    646
  • 3
    Theys, Mitchell D
    2.65
    3.5
    143
    149
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