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CS 3853 Computer Architecture Notes Introduction
Today's News: August 19, 2015
There are no recitations scheduled for the first week of class.
Read Chapter 1
Introduction to Computer Architecture: CS 3853
Look at web page
Look at syllabus
Start ClassQue software:
Log into VDI in the classroom
set up ClassQue, go to the
Classque Setup Website
and click on the link for CS 3853
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.
You will need a calculator that can handle logarithms and exponents: x
y
.
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?
Only Improve Performance
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