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• CSE411 - Computer Architecture and Organization
  

  CSE411 - Computer Architecture and Organization

  Course Code: CSE411  ||  Credits: 3  ||  CIE Marks: 60 ||  SEE Marks: 40 
  

  

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  • Course Outline:

    CSE411 - Computer Architecture and Organization Course Outline

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  • Text Books:

    1. Computer Organization and Architecture, by William Stallings, 9th edition

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  • Reference Books:

    1. Computer Architecture and Organization by John P. Hayes, Third Edition.

    2. Computer Architecture- A Quantitative Approach, by David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy, 4th edition.

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• Lesson 1: Introduction Class and BLC Go-Through
  

  Lesson 1: Introduction Class and BLC Go-Through

  
  

  Lesson Plan:

  • Introduction with all the students
  • Introduce students to BLC Class
  • Identify the basics organization of a computing system
  • Differentiate between the concept of architecture and organization

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• Lesson 2: Evolution of Computers
  

  Lesson 2: Evolution of Computers

  
  

  Lesson Plan:

  • Appreciate the evolution of the computing technologies over the years.
  • Perform the evaluation the true performance of a computer.
  • Enhancements of computer performance 

  
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• Lesson 3: Performance Evaluation of Computing
  

  Lesson 3: Performance Evaluation of Computing

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  • Enhancements of computer performance
  • Comparisons between the performance of different architecture

  
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• Lesson 4: Design Methodology
  

  Lesson 4: Design Methodology

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  • Understand how to represent a computing system
  • Learn how to design a system from basic level.

  
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• Lesson 5: Data Representation
  

  Lesson 5: Data Representation

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  • Able to understand how computer represent different types of data
  • Able to learn how basic elements of a computer works.

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• Lesson 6: Processor Basics
  

  Lesson 6: Processor Basics

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  • Recognize the concept of instructions and instructions sets in modern computers.
  • To know how various system in components are interconnected.
  • Realize the importance bus plays in system

  
  

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• Lesson 7: Review Class
  

  Lesson 7: Review Class

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  • Review all the topics and concepts from the mid term syllabus
• Lesson 8: Midterm Exam
  

  Lesson 8: Midterm Exam

  Topics to cover in mid exam: Introduction to CAO, Evolution of Computers, Design Methodology, Data Representation, Processor Basics (Lecture-1 to Lecture-6)
  

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• Lesson 9: Datapath Design
  

  Lesson 9: Datapath Design

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  • Identify the representation of various types of data in computers.
  • Realize the concept of ALU design.

  
  

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• Lesson 10: Pipeline Processing
  

  Lesson 10: Pipeline Processing

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  • Realize the concept of instruction pipelining in modern computers.
  • Appreciate the importance of pipelining in computer processing.
  • Identify various pipeline hazards and their possible remedies.

  
  

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• Lesson 11: Cache Memory
  

  Lesson 11: Cache Memory

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  • Recognize the concept of cache memory in modern computers.
  • Identify and differentiate among various cache mapping policies.
  • Realize how important role cache memory plays in system interconnection.

  
  

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• Lesson 12: Virtual Memory
  

  Lesson 12: Virtual Memory

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  • Recognize the concept of virtual memory in modern computers.
  • Realize how important role Virtual memory plays in system interconnection.

  
  

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• Lesson 13: Review Class
  

  Lesson 13: Review Class

  Lesson Plan: 
  

  • Review all the topics and concepts from the final exam syllabus
• Lesson 14: Final Examination Week
  

  Lesson 14: Final Examination Week

  Topics to cover in Final Exam:
  

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• Presentation
  

  Presentation

  • Presentation guidelines:

    1. Each team will consist of at least 5 members and at most 6 members.
       
    2. Presentation can be given on any topic related to computer science. After selecting the topic, each group member will analyze one paper related to the topic.
    3. Maximum presentation duration for each group is 10 minutes.
    4. Medium of the presentation will be English.
       
    5. Must be dressed in formal attire.
       
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• Assignment
  

  Assignment

  • Assignment guidelines:

    • Assignment report should be based on the paper that you have analyzed in your presentation.
    • Follow the report format provided herewith. Extend pages if needed.
    • Report should be submitted as pdf file and filename of the report should be in this format: 

    Report_201-15-13742.pdf

    
    

    • Submission deadline - 08/06/2022 (Thursday) at 11:59 PM
      

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  • Assignment Report

    Due: Thursday, 8 June 2023, 11:59 PM

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    The report will be based on your analysis of the paper chosen in the presentation. Fill-up the table in the sample report with the necessary information to complete the report. Extend the pages if needed.