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COMP SCI 7026 - Computer Architecture

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

Fundamentals of computer design; quantifying cost and performance; instruction set architecture; program behaviour and measurement of instruction set use; processor data paths 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 7026
    Course Computer Architecture
    Coordinating Unit Computer Science
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 2.5 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites COMP SCI 7103, COMP SCI 7202, COMP SCI 7202B or COMP SCI 7208
    Assumed Knowledge COMP SCI 7081 & one of COMP SCI 7082 or COMP SCI 7201
    Restrictions Master of Computing and Innovation, Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and Graduate Certificate in Computer Science students only.
    Assessment Written exam and/or assignments
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Hooman Nikmehr

    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
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  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Computer Organization & Design, RISC-V Edition, Patterson & Hennessy, MKP, ISBN 9780128122754 (print) or 9780128122761 (ebook).
    Online Learning
    Course materials are online at the School of Computer Science's MyUni web site.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Students are expected to engage in self-directed learning from the textbook for the course and related resources. Guidance will be provided, specifying sections of the textbook to be studied in each week of the semester.

    There will be one 2-hour lecture each week covering the specified sections of the textbook. Selected exercises from the textbook will be suggested for practice, and sample solutions will be made available for reference at the end of each week.

    Homework problems based on the specified sections of the textbook will be set throughout the semester. Students will be required to submit solutions for assessment.

    There will be a practical assignment involving programming work related to the textbook material.

    Collaborative learning is supported through on-line discussion forums on the School of Computer Science's Moodle web site. Teaching staff will participate in the discussion forums.
    Workload

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

    • Lectures: 2 hours contact per week
    • Exercises and homework problems: Approximately 2 to 3 hours per week
    • Assignment: Approximately 2 to 3 hours per week
    Learning Activities Summary
    Self-directed study of the textbook for the course.

    Weekly lectures and practice exercises. Homework problems. Programming assignment.

    Course material and discussion forums available on-line.
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    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    The final mark for the course will be determined from
    • Short on-line quizzes (10%)
    • Homework problems (30%)
    • Practical assignment (30%)
    • 2hr written exam (30%)
    Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.

    There be a take-home open-book examination submitted through MyUni rather than an invigilated examination. The examination will occur during the normally scheduled exam period. Students will be required to complete the exam unassisted and will be reminded of the university's academic integrity requirements. The exam will include questions of an open-ended nature. We will compare submissions to identify cases of collusion.
    Assessment Related Requirements
    In order to pass, you need to get at least 40% in each of the following assessment components:
    • practical assignment
    • written exam
    Otherwise, your final mark is capped at 44 F
    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

    No information currently 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.

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