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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | EE663 |
| Name | High Performance Computer Architecture |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH AKAY |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The design of modern microprocessors, characteristics of the memory hierarchy, and issues involved in multi-threading and multi-processing are understood.
Course Content
Cost/performance analysis, design and evaluation of instruction set architectures, pipelining techniques, multi-level memory hierarchies, superscalar processor design, multi-threading and multi-processing.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The main objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the fundamental issues and tradeoffs involved in the design and evaluation of modern computers. |
| LO02 | The design of modern microprocessors, characteristics of the memory hierarchy, and issues involved in multi-threading and multi-processing are learned |
| LO03 | Through programming and analysis assignments students will build, in stages, a timing simulator for a simplified out-of-order multiple-issue microprocessor in order to examine the impact of various architectural techniques. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to specialize in at least one of the branches that form the foundations of electrical-electronic engineering by increasing the level of knowledge beyond the undergraduate level. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To comprehend the integrity of all the subjects included in the field of specialization. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowing and following the current scientific literature in the field of specialization | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction of the field with other related branches. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to do theoretical and experimental work | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To create a complete scientific text by compiling the information obtained from the research. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To work on the thesis topic programmatically, following the logical integrity required by the subject within the framework determined by the advisor. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To search for literature in scientific databases, particularly the ability to correctly and accurately scan databases and evaluate and categorize listed items. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge of English at a level that can easily read and understand a scientific text written in English in the field of specialization | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Compile information on his/her expertise in a presentation format and present it understandably and effectively. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to write a computer program in a familiar programming language, generally for a specific purpose, specifically related to the field of expertise. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to guide and take the initiative in environments that require solving problems related to the field | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Ability to communicate with people in an appropriate language | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to produce projects, policies, and processes in the field of expertise and to evaluate these elements | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to research new topics based on existing research experience | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction Fundamentals of Computer Design | Chapter 1 | |
| 2 | Instruction Set Architecture Basic Pileplining | Chapter 1 | |
| 3 | Pipelining | Chapter 1 | |
| 4 | Branch Prediction | Chapter 2 | |
| 5 | Branch Prediction Dynamic Scheduling (Scoreboarding) | Chapter 2 | |
| 6 | Dynamic Scheduling (Tomasulo's) Hardware Speculation | Chapter 2 | |
| 7 | VLIW Memory System: Cache | Chapter 2 | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Memory System: Cache (Cont'd) | Chapter 3 | |
| 10 | Memory System: Main Meomory | Chapter 3 | |
| 11 | Multiprocessing Snooping Protocol | Chapter 3 | |
| 12 | Multiprocessing Directory Protocol | Chapter 4 | |
| 13 | Interconnection Networks | Chapter 4 | |
| 14 | Case Studies IBM and Intel Processors | Chapter 4 | |
| 15 | Review Practice problems | Chapter 4 | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |