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CS355
Advanced Computer
Architecture
Fatima Khan
Prince Sultan University,
College for Women
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Instructional Staff
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Catalog Description
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Course Scope
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Learning Objectives
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Textbook
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Course Requirements and Policies
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Academic Misconduct Policy
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Assessment Scheme
On-Line Resources
Outline
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◦ Ms Fatima Khan
◦ Office: 364
◦ Phone: 4535189 Ext.# 8642
◦ Email: [email protected]
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Course Location:
Tuesday 10:00-12:00(w 361)
Wednesday 10:00-12:00(W 361)
Office Hours:
◦ Sunday 9:00 - 9:50 am.
◦ Tuesday 10:00-11:50 am.
◦ Other hours strictly by appointment.
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CS 355: Computer Architecture.
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Credit Hours: 3.
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Tutorial: 1.
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Prerequisite: CS 251.
This course provides the following:
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A Review of logic design fundamentals.
History of computers.
Representation of data.
Basic processor organization, data and control paths of the simple
processor, hardwired and micro-programmed control unit.
◦ Abstract view of the computer at various levels: the high-Level
language, OS, assembly language and internal register-transfer level
(RTL).
◦ Memory hierarchy and virtual memory. Examples of current
microprocessors. Introduction to pipelined and parallel computing.
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This course focuses on the essentials of
computer architecture for programmers.
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It is concerned with the structure and
behavior of the various functional modules
of the computer.
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It covers all aspects from the low-level
building
blocks
to
system-level
architectures and explains the interface
Course Scope
between hardware and software.
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Knowledge
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Cognitive Skills
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Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
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Numerical & Communication Skills
◦ Cover the basics of digital logic and data
representations.Learn broad, accurate coverage of
processors, Memory and I/O.
◦ Enable the student to express real life problem in logic
design terminology.
◦ Participate in class activities and discussions.
◦ Participate in the forum for discussions related to the
class.
◦ Discuss the course material and homework assignments
with classmates without exceeding the bounds defined by
the approved collaboration practices.
◦ Follow the course policies on cooperation and
collaboration (as mentioned in the Course Guide).
Learning Objectives
◦ Students can learn digital communication skills using emails, interactive presentations, and newsgroup
discussions.
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Text Book
“Essentials of Computer Architecture”
By Douglas E. Comer
Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005
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Besides
attending
recommend!)
you
lectures
are
(which
expected
to
I
highly
produce
evidence of your performance in this course
based on:
◦ Homework problems.
◦ Two quizzes.
◦ Two, 1-hour mid-term exams and one, 2-hour final
exam.
Course Requirements and Policies
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Attendance
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You are expected to show up on time for class and stay for
the whole lecture. Students are expected to participate in
class activities and discussions.
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If a student was absent in any lecture, then she is expected
to read the lecture material and is welcomed for any specific
question she may have.
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You are required to have your cell phone off at all times
during the lecture. You may not make or receive calls on
your cell phone in the lecture hall.
You are not allowed to stay wearing 3abaya during lecture
Course Requirements and Policies
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Attendance (Cont.)
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Lecture slides will be available the day before lecture, it’s
useful to print them out and bring them to class with you.
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You are responsible for all material posted to the web site
and sent as email. Ignorance of such material is no excuse.
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You are responsible for all material presented in lecture,
even if it does not appear on lecture slides.
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Your performance in this class will be determined by you! It
will require a strong dedication to learning the material and
may require a substantial time commitment to complete
assignments.
Course Requirements and Policies
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Course Requirements and Policies
Homework Assignments
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Homework
problems,
which
are
critically
important
for
understanding and reinforcing the course material, will be assigned
weekly and posted on the class web site along with the due dates.
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Homework papers will be collected at the beginning of the class
period in which they are due; homework turned in at the end of
class is considered late.
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Homework is only accepted in lecture class; it is not accepted in the
hallway, or in the instructor office.
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You are responsible for turning in your own work on all assignments.
Unauthorized collusion is not allowed and constitutes a violation of
the university's policies on academic integrity.
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You are responsible for protecting your work from being copied by
others.
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Late assignments will not be accepted for any reason.
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Examinations
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There will be two quizzes, two midterm exams and one
final exam (dates to be determined on the site).
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No make-up quizzes.
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Make-up exams will be given ONLY for an official PSUW
conflict or an emergency. You must submit a written makeup request with proof to the instructor.
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While you are free to discuss the course material with your classmates,
collaboration on homework or programming assignments is not
permitted.
Helping a friend understand the intent of a homework or programming
assignment specification is permitted. Students who work together too
closely (e.g. design their solution together) should be aware that this is a
form of cheating called COLLUSION and is subject to academic penalties.
Penalties for academic misconduct include a failing grade in this course.
Acts that exceed the bounds defined by the approved collaboration
practices will be considered cheating. Such acts include:
◦ Copying solutions from someone else or giving someone else your
solutions.
◦ Participation in a discussion group that develops a solution that
everyone copies.
We urge everyone in the class to take appropriate measures for
protecting one's work. You should protect your files, homework solution
sheets, etc. as deemed reasonable.
Academic Misconduct Policy
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Group discussions & Class Participation -10%
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Poster Presentation& Research Work – 10%
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Weekly Assignments – 10%
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Quizzes- 10%
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Midterm I – 10%
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Midterm II – 10%
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Final Exam – 40%
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Attendance-5%
Assessment Scheme
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The
course
has
a
website
at
www.fkhan.synthasite.com
 The website
will contain last-minute
changes
in
homework
assignments,
homework solutions, etc.
 It will also have reference information
such as links to useful sites, tutorials, and
office hours.
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On-Line Resources
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