CS 411 - Computer Architecture

This course presents a detailed study of efficient processor design and the integraton of a processor into a computer system so that performance and cost are optimized. Advanced processor implementation techniques such as pipelining and superscaler operation along with their cost/performance trade-offs are discussed. The structure and operation of the memory hierarchy, memory design approaches, and the mutual impact of processor, compiler, and operation system designs will be considered.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite: CS 311