M.SC. in Computer Engineering (Without Thesis)

CE 602 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Advanced Computer Architecture

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CE 602	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	7.5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Third Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Doç. Dr. Cem EVRENDİLEK
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Cem EVRENDİLEK
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

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to interpret the relationship between hardware and software.
2	will be able to interpret the concepts that are the basis for current computers.
3	will be able to interpret how to design a computer.
4	will be able to interpret how a computer system works.
5	will be able to interpret instruction level parallelism for their own written programs.
6	will be able to interpret scheduling.

Course Description

Topics covered in class include relationship between hardware and software, concepts of the current machines, and computer design concepts.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
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	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	2	60
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade		60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade		40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	16	9	144
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	2	8	16
Final Exam	1	17	17
		Total	225

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Computer Engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.		-	-	-	X	-
2	Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Computer Engineering and their limitations.		-	-	-	-	X
3	Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data, can combine and use information from different disciplines.		-	-	-	-	X
4	Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary.		-	-	-	X	-
5	Defines and formulates problems related to Computer Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions.		-	-	-	X	-
6	Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs.		-	-	-	X	-
7	Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modelling, analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process.		-	-	-	X	-
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.		-	-	-	X	-
9	Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level B2 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale.		-	-	-	X	-
10	Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form.		-	-	-	X	-
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.		-	-	-	-	X
12	Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity.		-	-	X	-	-