ELE643 - ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | ELE643 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prequisites | ||||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Question and Answer Problem Solving | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Department Faculty | |||||
| Course objective | In this course, it is aimed to teach topics on advanced computer architecture which reflect the latest trends in this fields | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Introduction to Computer Architecture MIPS ISA and ALU Understanding Performance MIPS datapath MIPS Architecture Basics of Pipeline technique Solutions to hazard problem Reducing branch costs Memory hierarchy DRAM architectures Introduction to Cache Improving cache performance RAID architectures Buses and I/O interfaces Multiprocessor Introduction Multiple Issue Introduction Superscalar Pipeline | |||||
| References | Patterson, Computer Organization and Design the Hardware Software Interface, 3rd edition, Elsevier. Johnson M, Superscalar Microprocessor Design, Prentice Hall. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Computer Architecture |
| Week 2 | MIPS ISA and ALU -MIPS datapath- MIPS Architecture |
| Week 3 | Understanding Performance |
| Week 4 | Basics of Pipeline technique |
| Week 5 | Solutions to hazard problem |
| Week 6 | Reducing branch costs-Memory hierarchy |
| Week 7 | DRAM architectures |
| Week 8 | Midterm |
| Week 9 | Introduction to Cache - Improving cache performance |
| Week 10 | RAID architectures |
| Week 11 | Buses and I/O interfaces |
| Week 12 | Multiprocessor Introduction |
| Week 13 | Multiple Issue Introduction |
| Week 14 | Superscalar Pipeline |
| Week 15 | Final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 14 | 30 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 60 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 36 | 36 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 36 | 36 |
| Total Workload | 44 | 84 | 240 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Has general and detailed knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in addition to the required fundamental knowledge. | X | ||||
| 2. Solves complex engineering problems which require high level of analysis and synthesis skills using theoretical and experimental knowledge in mathematics, sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | X | ||||
| 3. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 4. Designs and runs research projects, analyzes and interprets the results. | X | ||||
| 5. Designs, plans, and manages high level research projects; leads multidiciplinary projects. | X | ||||
| 6. Produces novel solutions for problems. | X | ||||
| 7. Can analyze and interpret complex or missing data and use this skill in multidiciplinary projects. | X | ||||
| 8. Follows technological developments, improves him/herself , easily adapts to new conditions. | X | ||||
| 9. Is aware of ethical, social and environmental impacts of his/her work. | X | ||||
| 10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral form effectively; uses English effectively | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest