| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the general design principles of computer hardware and to develop their skills in implementing these designs using modern development tools. |
| Course Content: |
Bus system, registers, instruction execution cycle, control unit design methods, computer arithmetic, RAM, ROM, associative memory, cache memory, virtual memory, Input/Output, pipelining, RISC archıtecture, multi-processor architectures. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the differences between computer organization and architecture |
Lecture notes and course text book |
| 2) |
Bus system, registers, instruction execution cycle |
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| 2) |
Bus system, registers, instruction execution cycle |
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| 3) |
Hardwired control |
Lecture Notes and course book |
| 4) |
Microprogrammed control |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 5) |
Computer Arithmetic |
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| 6) |
RAM, ROM, associative memory |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 7) |
Cache memory |
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| 8) |
Vİrtual Memory |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 9) |
Input/Output unit |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 10) |
Pipelining, RISC, multi-processors |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 11) |
MEASURING AND REPORTING PERFORMANCE, POWER |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 12) |
INSTRUCTION SET PRINCIPLES, MIPS ISA |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 13) |
BASIC PIPELINE THEORY, MULTICYCLE OPERATIONS |
Lecture notes and course book |
| 14) |
INSTRUCTION LEVEL PARALLELISM, PIPELINE HAZARDS. |
Lecture notes and course book |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design) 5th Edition
by John L. Hennessy (Author), David A. Patterson (Author)
Computer Organization and Design MIPS Edition: The Hardware/Software Interface (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design) 5th Edition
by David A. Patterson (Author), John L. Hennessy (Author) |
| References: |
William Stallings, “Computer Organization and Architecture”, Pearson
Morris Mano, “Computer System Architecture”, Prentice-Hall
Tanenbaum, “Structured Computer Organization”, Prentice-Hall
D.A. Patterson, J.L. Hennessy, “Computer Organization and Design”, Morgan Kaufmann |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. |
3 |
| 2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
3 |
| 3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose |
1 |
| 4) |
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
3 |
| 5) |
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. |
2 |
| 6) |
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. |
3 |
| 7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. |
2 |
| 8) |
Knowledge of the global and societal impacts of engineering practices on priority issues such as health, environment and safety and contemporary issues; knowledge of the legal aspects of engineering solutions. awareness of the consequences |
1 |
| 9) |
Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. |
1 |
| 10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge about sustainable development. |
1 |
| 11) |
Ability to design systems to meet desired needs |
3 |
| 12) |
Ability to apply basic sciences in the field of computer engineering |
2 |
| 13) |
Ability to implement designs by experiments |
1 |
| 14) |
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. |
1 |
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