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COMP SCI 3005NA - Computer Architecture

Ngee Ann Academy - Trimester 3 - 2014

Fundamentals of computer design; quantifying cost and performance; instruction set architecture; program behaviour and measurement of instruction set use; processor datapaths and control; pipelining, handling pipeline hazards; memory hierarchies and performance; I/O devices, controllers and drivers; I/O and system performance.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code COMP SCI 3005NA
    Course Computer Architecture
    Coordinating Unit Computer Science
    Term Trimester 3
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s Ngee Ann Academy
    Units 3
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Cruz Izu

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    To develop an understanding of
    • How a modern computer works
    • How it supports execution of software
    • How design alternatives affect performance and cost
    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,2,3
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Computer Organization and Design, Fifth Edition: The Hardware/Software Interface by D. A. Patterson and J L Hennessy, By Morgan Kaufmann

    Note: the 4th Edition is also ok.
    Recommended Resources
    Advanced reading Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach, 4th Edition, Hennessy & Patterson, MKP, 2007
    Online Learning
    Web page All course materials including lecture slides and assignment descriptions will be available on the course website. Bulletin Board (Moodle)
    We will be using the Moodle bulletin board facility. All general questions relating to the course and its content must be posted to the bulletin board. Any changes to the assessment requirements will be posted to the bulletin board. A link to the bulletin board is available on the course website.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Essential information will be provided to students at lectures and tutorials and online at the course forum. 
    Student should attend all lectures and regularly checked the course forum to ensure they do not miss any important information.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Lectures: 24 hours
    Tutorial: 5 hours
    Assignments: up to 48 hours
    Background reading / revision: up to 72 hours
    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

    Specific Course Requirements
    During the course there will be lectures covering the following topics

    • Computer abstractions and technology
    • Instruction set architecture
    • Computer arithmetic
    • Processor datapaths, pipelining, and instruction-level parallelism
    • Memory hierarchies
    • Storage and I/O systems
    • Multiprocessors 
    The course will involve significant practical application, including assignments and tutorials. 

  • Assessment

    The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    The assessment will comprise
    • a written examination, summative assessment on objectives 1-3 worth 70% of the final mark.
    • two programming assignments, worth 30% of the final mark, which are listed below with approximate deadlines. All assignments are formative.

     
    Assignment Topic Due Date Weighting
    Instruction Set Architecture 5pm 16th October  2014 15%
    Memory Hierarchy 5pm 14tth November 2014 15%
    Assessment Related Requirements
    If the examination mark is less than 40%, the final mark for the course will be capped at 44.
    If the assignment mark is less than 40%, the final mark for the course will be capped at 44.
    Assessment Detail
    All practical assignments involve writing programs, which will be marked by automatic testing scripts. You are strongly encouraged to begin the exercises early, and to test your own program thoroughly.

    If you submit your work at the last minute, and hope to use the automated test script to help you debug your program, you will be disappointed, and will probably end up submitting late.
    Submission
    All practical assignments must be submitted using the School of Computer Science online Web Submission System. Details are included in each assignment description on the course website.

    If you hand in your work late, your mark may be capped, based on how many days late it is, as follows:

    1 day late — mark capped at 75%
    2-3 days late — mark capped at 50%
    4-5 days late — mark capped at 25%
    More than 5 days late — no marks available.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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