CS 170 – Computer Organization and Architecture
Fall 2006 – Syllabus
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Name: |
Larry
Wilson |
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Office: |
E&CS
Bldg 3107 |
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ODU
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757-683-3084
(leave message) |
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Fax
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757-683-4900 |
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Meeting
Times:
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MW 4:20-5:35pm OCNPS
200 |
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Office
Hours: |
9:45-11:20
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Electronic
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Course Text
Computer Organization and Design
David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy, Morgan Kaufmann, third edition
Prerequisite: Math 102M (College Algebra)
Course Objectives
and Topics
This course is part of the two semester sequence CS 170/270 using the same text book. These courses emphasize computer hardware, the hardware software interface, and the importance of performance. The successful student will master the fundamentals of architecture and organization used in modern computers.
Fundamentals covered in this course include gate level logic and circuit design, computer arithmetic, and internal data representations as well as machine language, assembler language, performance metrics and Amdahl’s law. We will cover sections of the first four chapters of the text, appendix B, plus additional material added by the instructor.
Grading Issues
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Grade
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Homework |
10% |
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Tests (3) |
60% |
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Final |
30% |
Ten point grading scale: 90-100 = A etc.
The honor code will be strictly enforced.
Attendance: You are not required to attend. You are responsible for the
materials covered in class. In the case of an excused absence, I will attempt
to help you make up the material. You are responsible for the lectures, reading
assignments and homework. If you miss a class without an acceptable
excuse please do not ask the instructor what was covered.