GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Computer Engineering (With Thesis)
CE 602 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Advanced Computer Architecture
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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CE 602
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Service Course
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| Course Level |
Third Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The objective of the course is to introduce the principles that are shaping computing, and also to teach the organizational paradigms that determine the capabilities, performance, and, ultimately, the success of computer systems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Topics covered in class include relationship between hardware and software, concepts of the current machines, and computer design concepts. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Instructions: Language of the Computer | Chapter 2 Computer Organization and Design |
| 2 | Instructions: Language of the Computer | Chapter 2 Computer Organization and Design |
| 3 | Arithmetic for Computers | Chapter 3- Computer Organization and Design |
| 4 | Arithmetic for Computers | Chapter 3- Computer Organization and Design |
| 5 | Assessing and Understanding Performance | Chapter 4- Computer Organization and Design |
| 6 | Assessing and Understanding Performance | Chapter 4- Computer Organization and Design |
| 7 | The Processor: Datapath and Control | Chapter 5- Computer Organization and Design |
| 8 | The Processor: Datapath and Control | Chapter 5- Computer Organization and Design |
| 9 | Midterm I | |
| 10 | Enhancing Performance with PipeLining | Chapter 6- Computer Organization and Design |
| 11 | Enhancing Performance with PipeLining | Chapter 6- Computer Organization and Design |
| 12 | Large and Fast: Exploiting Memory Hierarchy | Chapter 7- Computer Organization and Design |
| 13 | Large and Fast: Exploiting Memory Hierarchy | Chapter 7- Computer Organization and Design |
| 14 | Midterm II | |
| 15 | Storage, Networks, and Other Peripherals | Chapter 8- Computer Organization and Design |
| 16 | Storage, Networks, and Other Peripherals | Chapter 8- Computer Organization and Design |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Patterson, D. A., Hennessy, J. L., Computer Organization and Design, The Hardware/Software Interface, 3rd edition, The Morgan Kaufmann Series, 2005 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Mano, M., Kime, C.R., Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, Prentice Hall, 2001 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
2
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60
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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9
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144
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
2
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8
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16
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| Final Exam |
1
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17
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17
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Computer Engineering; evaluates, interprets and applies information. |
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| 2 | Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Computer Engineering and their limitations. | |||||
| 3 | Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; can combine and use information from different disciplines. |
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| 4 | Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary. | |||||
| 5 | Defines and formulates problems related to Computer Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions. |
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| 6 | Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs | |||||
| 7 | Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modelling; analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process. |
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| 8 | Can work effectively in interdisciplinary teams as well as teams of the same discipline, can lead such teams and can develop approaches for resolving complex situations; can work independently and takes responsibility. |
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| 9 | Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level B2 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale. |
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| 10 | Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form. |
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| 11 | Is knowledgeable about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Computer Engineering applications, knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Computer Engineering applications. |
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| 12 | Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest