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13E113AOR1 - Computer Architecture and Organization 1

Course specification
Course title Computer Architecture and Organization 1
Acronym 13E113AOR1
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Computer Engineering and Informatics
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
ESPB 6.0 Status mandatory
Condition Computer Architecture
The goal Introduce concepts of hierarchical memory system, RISC architecture and pipeline organization.
The outcome By the end of this course, students will be able to: understand structure and functioning of a hierarchical memory system; understand RISC architecture and basic concepts of pipeline organization; use literature with the aim to deepen their knowledge in these fields.
Contents
URL to the subject page https://rti.etf.bg.edu.rs/rti/ri3aor/index.html
Contents of lectures Virtual memory. Types of virtual memories and translation look-aside buffers. Cache memory. Mapping techniques, replacement algorithms and operating memory updating. Memory. Memory interleaving. Integration of memory and input/output systems. RISC architecture and pipeline organization. Instruction phases and pipeline stages. Hazards. Techniques for avoiding and decreasing negative hazard effects.
Contents of exercises Virtual memory. Types of virtual memories and translation look-aside buffers. Cache memory. Mapping techniques, replacement algorithms and operating memory updating. Memory. Memory interleaving. Integration of memory and input/output systems. RISC architecture and pipeline organization. Instruction phases and pipeline stages. Hazards. Techniques for avoiding and decreasing negative hazard effects.
Literature
  1. J. Đorđević, Computer Architecture and Organization, http://rti.etf.bg.edu.rs/
  2. J. Đorđević, Computer Architecture and Organization, Collection of solved problems, http://rti.etf.bg.edu.rs/
  3. J. Đorđević, Computer Architecture and Organization, Materials for laboratory exercises, http://rti.etf.bg.edu.rs/
  4. Patterson, Hennessy - Computer Architecture: A quantitative approach
  5. Patterson, Hennessy - Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware-Software Interface
Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
2 2 1
Methods of teaching Lectures, exercises and laboratory exercises.
Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
Activites during lectures 0 Test paper 30
Practical lessons 20 Oral examination 0
Projects
Colloquia 50
Seminars 0