Introduction to Computer Architecture: CS 3853

• Look at web page
• Look at syllabus
• Start ClassQue software:
  • Log into Linux in the classroom
  • execute ~classque/cs3853
• The most important prerequisite is CS 3843 Computer Organization.
• You know how a simple computer can be made from gates.
• This course focuses on performance.
• How do you design computers so they work better?
• Note the word quantitative in the textbook title.
• Much of this course deals with how to quantify and measure improvements in performance.
• Consider the following statement:
  A modification to a design is only worthwhile if it improves performance.
  Do you agree with this statement?