SOFTENG363

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https://www.se.auckland.ac.nz/courses/SOFTENG363/

Computer Architecture

Assessment

30% coursework (assignments and one test); 70% exam

Organisation

Three lectures per week plus a tutorial in most weeks

Description

This course covers:

  • The functioning and organisation of modern computer systems
  • Architecture of computers and computer systems
  • Processor organisation and implementation
  • Data representation and instruction formats
  • Microprogramming
  • Input/output systems
  • Virtual memory
  • Hierarchical memory systems

Recommended Textbook

Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface, Third Edition by David A. Patterson, John L. Hennessy, Peter J. Ashenden, James R. Larus, Daniel J. Sorin Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 3rd edition (August 2, 2004) ISBN: 1558606041

Lecturers

Dr John Morris(Course Coordinator) Dr Morteza Biglari-Abhari