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| 1.
| [Computer architecture fundamentals]
Be able to understand the basic principles of computer architecture |
| 2.
| [Computer architecture design]
Be able to understand the design of modern processors |
| 3.
| [Computer architecture evaluation]
Be able to understand the evaluation of the performance of modern processor
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Mapping from Course Learning Outcomes to Programme Learning Outcomes
| | PLO a | PLO b | PLO c | PLO d | PLO e | PLO f | PLO g | PLO h | PLO i | PLO j |
| CLO 1 | T | T | | | | | | | | T |
| CLO 2 | | T | T | T | | | | | | |
| CLO 3 | T | | | | | | | | | T |
T - Teach, P - Practice
For BEng(CompSc) Programme Learning Outcomes, please refer to
here.
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| Syllabus |
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Calendar Entry:
Introduction to computer design process; performance and cost analysis; instruction set design; data-path and controller design; pipelining; memory system; I/O design; introduction to advanced topics.
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Detailed Description:
| Computer Architecture Fundamentals |
Mapped to CLOs
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| Trends in technology, in Power in IC, and in Cost | 1 |
| Instruction Set Architecture | 1 |
| Basics of Logic Design | 1 |
| Computer Architecture Design |
Mapped to CLOs
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| Design of Single-Cycle Processors | 2 |
| Design of Multi-Cycle Processors | 2 |
| Pipelining | 2 |
| Main Memory, Cache, and Virtual Memory | 2 |
| Buses and Input/Output | 2 |
| Computer Architecture Evaluation |
Mapped to CLOs
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| Performance Analysis | 3 |
| Quantitative Principles of Computer Design | 3 |
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Assessment:
Continuous Assessment:
40%
Written Examination:
60%
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| Teaching Plan |
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Please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.
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| Moodle Course(s) |
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