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Advanced Computer Architecture

Electronics and Computer Engineering > Computer Engineering Specialization Courses > Advanced Computer Architecture
Course ID:
ECEN438

Program:
Electronics and Computer Engineering

Level:
Undergraduate

Semester:
Spring

Credit:
3

Description

This course examines computer design trade-offs. The topics covered include: advanced processor designs, such as superscalar and out-of-order execution, advanced memory systems, such as non-blocking caches, and multiporting/banking and alternative virtual memory implementations, I/O systems, interconnects, introduction to multiprocessor architectures, performance and cost metrics, and benchmarking.