Back to course home page| Semester: | Spring, 2011 | ||
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| Course Number: | CISC 3593 L01 | ||
| Course Title: | Computer Organization | ||
| Instructor: | Dr. Robert K. Moniot | ||
| Office LL 817-E, Phone (212) 636-6334 | |||
| Office hours: TF 2:45-3:45, W 1:30-3:30 | |||
| Other office hours by appointment | |||
| E-mail: | |||
| URL: http://www.dsm.fordham.edu/~moniot | |||
| Class Hours: | TF 11:30-12:45 Room LL 514 | ||
| Required Text: | Computer Organization and Design: the hardware/software interface, 4th ed. by David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy (Morgan Kauffman 2009, ISBN 978-0-12-374493-7) |
Course Outline:
| Date | Chapter | Topic |
| Jan. 18 | C.1-3 | Combinational logic design. |
| Jan. 28 | C.7-11 | Sequential logic design. |
| Feb. 8 | 2.1-14 | Machine instructions. |
| Feb. 15 | B.1-9 | Assemblers, linkers, MIPS simulator. |
| Mar. 1 | 3.1-4 | Arithmetic for computers. |
| Mar. 11 | 1.4 | Assessing and understanding performance. |
| Mar. 10 | 4.1-10 | Building a processor. |
| Mar. 14 | 5.1-8 | Memory hierarchy. |
| Apr. 7 | 6.1-5 | Storage. |
Protocol: Grade will be based on homework exercises (40%), a midterm
(25%) and a final exam (35%).
Test Dates: Midterm Exam: Feb. 25.
Final Exam: Friday, May 13 at 9:30 AM (tentative date).
If you believe that you have a disabling condition that may interfere with your ability to participate in the activities, coursework, or assessment of the object of this course, you may be entitled to accommodations. If so, please schedule an appointment to speak with me immediately or you may go to the Office of Disability Services (Room LL 207, x6282).