ECE 449. COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: An introduction to advanced computer architecture and computer systems design. Topics include: exploration of principle architecture features of modern computers, instruction set principles, pipelining, storage systems, interconnection networks, introduction to parallel and multiprocessor systems, and the use of hardware description languages (HDL's) in system implementation. Prerequisites: ECE 444 and CPS 346, or permission of the instructor. 3 sem. hrs.
2 tests (40%)
8-10 assignments (30%)
design project (30%)
Assignments consist of problems selected by the instructor. Late, unexcused, assignments receive a maximum score of 70%.
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