SI3AR1 - Computer Architecture and Organization 1
Course specification | ||||
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Course title | Computer Architecture and Organization 1 | |||
Acronym | SI3AR1 | |||
Study programme | Software Engineering | |||
Module | ||||
Type of study | bachelor academic studies | |||
Lecturer (for classes) | ||||
Lecturer/Associate (for practice) | ||||
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC) | ||||
ESPB | 6.0 | Status | elective | |
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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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 | 0 | |||
Colloquia | 50 | |||
Seminars | 0 |