CS355 Advanced Computer Architecture

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CS355Advanced Computer Architecture

• Fatima Khan
• Prince Sultan University,
• College for Women

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Outline

• Instructional Staff
• Catalog Description
• Course Scope
• Learning Objectives
• Textbook
• Course Requirements and Policies
• Academic Misconduct Policy
• Assessment Scheme
• On-Line Resources

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Instructional Staff

• Ms Fatima Khan
• Office 364
• Phone [phone] Ext. 8642
• Email Fkhan_at_pscw.psu.edu.sa
• Course Location
• Tuesday 1000-1200(w 361)
• Wednesday 1000-1200(W 361)
• Office Hours
• Sunday 900 - 950 am.
• Tuesday 1000-1150 am.
• Other hours strictly by appointment.

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Catalog Description

• CS 355 Computer Architecture.
• Credit Hours 3.
• Tutorial 1.
• Prerequisite CS 251.
• This course provides the following
• 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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Course Scope

• This course focuses on the essentials of computer
  architecture for programmers.
• It is concerned with the structure and behavior
  of the various functional modules of the
  computer.
• It covers all aspects from the low-level building
  blocks to system-level architectures and explains
  the interface between hardware and software.

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Learning Objectives

• Knowledge
• Cover the basics of digital logic and data
  representations.Learn broad, accurate coverage of
  processors, Memory and I/O.
• Cognitive Skills
• Enable the student to express real life problem
  in logic design terminology.
• Interpersonal Skills Responsibility
• 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).
• Numerical Communication Skills
• Students can learn digital communication skills
  using e-mails, 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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Course Requirements and Policies

• Besides attending lectures (which I highly
  recommend!) you are expected to 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.

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Course Requirements and Policies

• Attendance
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 time.

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Course Requirements and Policies

• Attendance (Cont.)
• Lecture slides will be available the day before
  lecture, its useful to print them out and bring
  them to class with you.
• You are responsible for all material posted to
  the web site and sent as email. Ignorance of such
  material is no excuse.
• You are responsible for all material presented in
  lecture, even if it does not appear on lecture
  slides.
• 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.

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Course Requirements and Policies

• Homework Assignments
• 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.
• 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.
• Homework is only accepted in lecture class it is
  not accepted in the hallway, or in the instructor
  office.
• 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.
• You are responsible for protecting your work from
  being copied by others.
• Late assignments will not be accepted for any
  reason.

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Course Requirements and Policies

• Examinations
• There will be two quizzes, two midterm exams and
  one final exam (dates to be determined on the
  site).
• No make-up quizzes.
• Make-up exams will be given ONLY for an official
  PSUW conflict or an emergency. You must submit a
  written make-up request with proof to the
  instructor.

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Academic Misconduct Policy

• 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.

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Assessment Scheme

• Group discussions Class Participation -10
• Poster Presentation Research Work 10
• Weekly Assignments 10
• Quizzes- 10
• Midterm I 10
• Midterm II 10
• Final Exam 40
• Attendance-5

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On-Line Resources

• The course has a website at www.fkhan.synthasite.c
  om
• 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.