CSE3324

Computer architecture

6 points - Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 2-hour laboratory per fortnight - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisite: CSC1030 or CSE1303 or equivalent - Prohibitions: CSC2010, CSC2240, CSC3240, CSE2324, DGS2241, GCO2812, RDT2241

Objectives On completion of the subject, students should understand differences between computer architectures and how they are programmed; and know about organisation and structure of components.

Synopsis This subject examines the internal mechanism of computers and how they are organised and programmed. Topics include basic machine arithmetic, microprogramming, caches, translation look-aside buffers, RISC machines, and pipelined and parallel organisation.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 65% - laboratory work: 35%

Recommended texts

Mano MM Computer system architecture 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1993
Stallings W Computer organization and architecture: Designing for performance 4th edn, Prentice-Hall, 1996
Tanenbaum A S Structured computer organisation 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1990

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