CO224 Computer Architecture

Course Code

CO224

Course Title

Computer Architecture

Credits

Course Type

Core

Prerequisites

Aims/Objectives

To teach the elements of a computer and how they are organized and explain how instructions of a program will be executed by the microprocessor and how performance can be evaluated and enhanced so as to widen the vision of students in understanding programs behaviour on a computer system.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Knowledge:

At the end of this course, a student will be able to;

At the end of this course, a student will be able to; Represent and manipulate numbers in different formats. Describe the elements of a computer such as microprocessor, cache, memory and system buses. Explain the memory hierarchy and how it operates. Describe multiprocessor systems, SIMD, GPU and Vector and elaborate their importance. Design and analyse single-, multi-cycle and pipelined processors. Analyse issues related to system performance.

Skills:

At the end of this course, a student will be able to;

At the end of this course, a student will be able to; Design architectural solutions and describe designs using an HDL. Use simulator to test a designed processor.

Attitudes:

Gain appreciation of computer systems and how they are built and tested using tools.

Textbooks and References

David Patterson, John L. Hennessy, Computer Organization and Design; The Hardware/Software Interface, 4th Edition

Course Modules:

Time Allocation details not available for this course

Marks allocation:

Practicals

20%

Assignments

20%

Mid_exam

20%

End_exam

40%

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