Overview
Advanced techniques of computer design.
- Parallel processing and pipelining;
- Multiprocessors, multi-computers and networks
- High performance machines and special purpose processors
- data flow architecture.
Prerequisite
ECE/CS 552 and CS 537.
Comments
- Must for any student interested in Computer Architecture.
- Course contents vary based on the instructor. ECE instructors tend to focus on microarchitecture while CS instructors focus on higher level system architecture.
Course Workload
Project |
Substantial |
Exams |
Substantial |
Paper Reading |
Moderate |
Homeworks |
Low |
Reviews |
Low |
Past Offerings
Spring 2008 |
Mikko |
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Fall 2007 |
Karu |
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Spring 2007 |
Karu |
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Fall 2006 |
David |
Disclaimer
Overview and Prerequisites quoted from CS course listing
- All opinions expressed here are subjective. DO NOT BELIEVE.

