ELEC4700

Advanced Computer Systems

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces students to advanced concepts in computer architecture and design emphasing quantitative methods for performance evaluation. Topics include performance measures and cost, instruction set architecture, pipelining, instruction-level parallelism, caches, multiprocessors, interconnection networks, high speed printed circuit board design.

Objectives Introduces students to advanced concepts in computer architecture and design emphasing quantitative methods for performance evaluation.
The students will also gain further experience in group learning through project work.
Content * performance measures and cost
* instruction set principles
* pipelining
* instruction level parallelism
* caches
* multiprocessors
* interconnection networks
* high speed printed circuit board design
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge ELEC3720
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments as per course handout
Examination: Formal as per the University's timetable
Projects Design project as per course outline
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ELEC4700