David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy,
Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface,
3rd ed., Morgan Kaufmann, 2005.
Topics and Readings
Pipelining: Chapter 6
Memory hierarchy: Chapter 7
The Processor-Peripheral Interface: Chapter 8
Multiprocessors: Chapter 9
Grading Basis
Homework Assignments
12.5%
Programming Assignments
17.5%
Midterm Exam 1
Ch. 6
20%
Midterm Exam 2
Ch. 7
20%
Final Exam
Ch. 8, 9 (6, 7)
30%
Exam Dates
Midterm Exam 1
Thursday, February 15
Midterm Exam 2
Thursday, March 29
Final Exam
Tuesday, May 8, 10:00--11:55
CS 5621 Policies
Assigned reading should be done before coming to class on that
day.
Assignments will be collected at the beginning of class on the due date.
Late assignments will be penalized 25 percent per day.
Exams will not be given early, and makeups are not allowed except in
very dire circumstances, e.g., severe illness or death in the family.
In any case, I must be informed in advance of the scheduled exam time.
Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary,
that might affect their ability to perform in this class are
encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter.
Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required
to provide for equitable participation.
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