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Module Title |
Advanced Computer Architectures
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Module Code |
CA226
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School |
Computing
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Prof Mike Scott | Office Number | LG06 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To analyse and compare the critical architectural structures of uniprocessor computer designs.
To provide students with the skill set to compare and contrast the critical developments in computer architectures.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students will understand the factors that define computer performance.
Students will be aware of quantitative principles of computer design.
Concepts like pipelining, vector processors and memory-hierarchy design will be examined.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
9
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
42
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Fundamentals of Computer design
Performance and Cost
Instruction Set design
Processor Implementation techniques
Piplining
Vector Processors
Memory-Hierarchy design
Input/Ouput
Future Directions
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 40% | Examination Weight | 60% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential
Computer Architecture A Quantitative Approach (Edition 2nd), John L Hennessey and David A
Patterson, Morgan Kaufmanm Publishers Inc, 1990
ISBN: 1-55880-069-8
Supplementary
Advanced Computer Architecture:Parallelism, Scalability and Programmability , Kai Hwang,
McGraw Hill, 1993
ISBN: 0071133429.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| CASE | BSc in Computer Applications (Sft.Eng.) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA226 |
| Date of Last Revision | 14-JAN-04 |
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