The module Computer Architecture covers the basic concepts and architectures of computer systems. This includes among others: Harvard/v. Neumann architecture, microarchitecture, RISC/CISC, microprogramming, assembler, pipelining, superscalar pipelines, VLIW, cache, cache coherence, memory hierarchy, bus systems, multiprocessor systems, branch prediction, benchmarking, vector pipelines, parallelization, clusters.

1st year BSc or Diploma students

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• Basic text books for this course

  • A. S. Tanenbaum, J. Goodman: Structured Computer Organization, 4. edition, Prentice Hall, 1999 / Computerarchitektur, 4. Auflage, Pearson Studium, 2001

  • D. A. Patterson, J L. Hennesy: Computer Organization and Design, 3. edition, Morgan Kaufmann, 2005 / Rechnerorganisation und –entwurf, 3. Auflage, Elsevier, 2005

  Advanced text books for this course

  • D. E. Comer: Essentials of Computer Architecture, Pearson, 2005

  • J. L. Hennessy, D. A. Patterson: Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach. 3. ed., Morgan Kaufmann, 2002

  • W. Oberschelp, G. Vossen: Rechneraufbau und Rechnerstrukturen, 8. Auflage Oldenbourg-Verlag München, 2000

  • J. P. Hayes: Computer Architecture and Organization, McGraw Hill, 3. ed., 1998

  • W. Stallings: Computer Organization and Architecture, 5. ed., Prentice Hall, 2001

   

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Lecturer's Assistant

If you encounter problems regarding your tutor, assignments, etc please contact Stephan Schröder.

FAQ: Do I have to register for/participate in the tutorials if i already got active and continuous participation earlier? 
No, you don't have to. As Bachelor these two pillars are already recorded in Campus Managment. As Diplomate be sure to be able to proof that you already achived these pillars. It still would be a good idea to participate, though. Without constant exercise you have no idea what our focus is and it's probalbly way more difficult to succeed in the examination, too.

Materials

• MMIX

• Slide with Java code for an interpreter

• The Babbage Engine - Computer History Museum

Exercises

Exercises are to be turned in into your tutors box in front of room 137 til 12.15o'clock.

Examination

The examination will take place on 17.7.09 between 10 and 12 o'clock. It will be held in three to four rooms. Please check which room you have to be in according to your Matrikelnummer.

exam results: hier ist die Liste, jetzt auch mit Noten. 30 Punkte sind bestanden, 60 Punkte entsprechen 100%.

Reexamination

The reexamination will take place on 28.9.09 between 12 and 14 o'clock. It will be held in "Hörsaal der Physiologie", Arnimallee 22. 
reexam results: hier ist die Liste mit den erreichten Punkten. 
Die Nachklausureinsicht wird am 12.10.09 zwischen 16-17Uhr im K21 in der Takustraße 9 stattfinden. 

Criteria for successful participation

• Active participation in the tutorials is essential!

  • Minimum n-2 times present

• Hand-in your assignments on time

  • Teamwork is required, 2-3 students in a team

• At least 50% of the max. number of points from the assignments required

• Successful submission of at least n-2 assignments

  • Successful = at least 50% of the max. number of points

• Each student with a correct answer must be able to present the assignment during the tutorials

  • At least 1x presentation during the tutorials

• At least 50% of the max. number of points required in the exam

  • Only the exam counts for grading!