Syllabus

1.  Course title

Introduction to Computer Architecture
CS/ECE 552

2.  Instructor

Karu Sankaralingam

3.  TA

Asim Kadav

4.  Meeting

CS 1221 11:00 PM - 12:15 PM, TR

5.  Class information

Web: http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~karu/courses/cs552/spring2008/wiki
Email list: You should already be subscribed to cs552-1-s08@lists.wisc.edu

6.  Required Texts and References

David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy, Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware and Software Interface Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, Third Edition. ISBN: 1-55860-604-1

7.  Prerequisites

ECE/CS 352 and CS/ECE 354; co-req: CS 367

8.  Course objective

Computer architecture is the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create a computer that meets functional, performance and cost goals. In this course, students will learn how to completely design a correct single processor computer, including processor datapath, processor control, memory systems, and I/O. We will learn that no magic is required to make a computer work.

9.  Evaluation

• 20% Homework
• 25% Project
• 25% Midterm
• 25% Final
• 5% Class participation

There will be 2 exams. One mid-term exam on March 13 and the final exam on May 13.

10.  Academic Misconduct Policy

All students should adhere to UW Student Code of Conduct. University and L&S Policies will be followed strictly in this course.