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Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 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

2012 Course Timetables for ELEC4700