GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ph.D. In Computer Engineering
CE 602 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
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 |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Third Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| 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 |
X
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| Major Area Courses | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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#
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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 | Understands and applies the foundational theories of Computer Engineering in a high level. | X | ||||
| 2 | Possesses a great depth and breadth of knowledge about Computer Engineering including the latest developments. | X | ||||
| 3 | Can reach the latest information in Computer Engineering and possesses a high level of proficiency in the methods and abilities necessary to comprehend it and conduct research with it. | X | ||||
| 4 | Conducts a comprehensive study that introduces innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific procedure or a technological product/process, or applies a known method in a new field. | X | ||||
| 5 | Independently understands, designs, implements and concludes a unique research process in addition to managing it. | X | ||||
| 6 | Contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the output of his/her academic studies in respectable academic outlets. | X | ||||
| 7 | Interprets scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and relates them to the general public with a commitment to scientific objectivity and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 8 | Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in Computer Engineering. | X | ||||
| 9 | Performs verbal and written communications with professionals as well as broader scientific and social communities in Computer Engineering, by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 General level, performs written, oral and visual communications and discussions in a high level. | X | ||||
| 10 | Develops strategies, policies and plans about systems and topics that Computer Engineering uses, and interprets the outcomes. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest