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UQU Programs
Computer and Network Engineering

Computer Architecture

CEN2202
3 hours English

Computer Architecture

Computer Architecture
CEN1201 Computer Organization and Design
3 hours One requisite
1 Defining computer architecture, classes of computers, technology trends, power in integrated circuits, cost, performance metrics
2 Instruction set architectures, simple pipelined processors, hazards, data forwarding, control, and branch prediction
3 Memory hierarchy, DRAM, cache organization, multi-level caches, cache optimizations, virtual memory, cache performance
4 Instruction-level parallelism, complex pipelines, superscalar processors, static scheduling, dynamic scheduling, scoreboard, Tomasulos’s algorithm, VLIW approach
5 Data-level parallelism, GPU architectures, SIMD, loop-level parallelism
6 Multiprocessor architectures, shared and distributed memory models, cache coherence, snooping and directory-based protocols, multithreaded cores and Domain Specific Architectures (DSA), Hardware Acceleration (HWA)
1.1 Mapped to: K1

An ability to identify and explain the broad in-depth knowledge and comprehension of concepts, principles, theories, processes and methodologies in the domain of Computer Architecture

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides • Reading assignments
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Written exams • Home assignments • Oral questions
2.1 Mapped to: S1 (S1 in ABET)

Cognitive Skills: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems in the domain Computer Architecture

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides • Reading assignments • Problem solving practice • Tutorials
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Written exams • Home assignments • Oral questions
2.2 Mapped to: S2 (S2 in ABET)

Cognitive Skills: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions in the domain of Computer Architecture

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Design activities through problem-based learning to meet one or both of the following factors: (1) public health, safety, welfare, (2) global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors • Design examples • Open-ended design tasks • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides • Reading assignments • Problem solving • Tutorials
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Design projects (design approaches and design outcomes) • Written exams • Home assignments
2.3 Mapped to: S4 (S3 in ABET)

Communication Skills: an ability to communicate effectively in the domain of Computer Architecture

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Written assignments or project reports • Oral presentations
3.1 Mapped to: V1 (S4 in ABET)

Values: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Discussion on how to make informed judgments in a given engineering situation, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods Assessment of informed judgments through written assignments or project reports or oral presentations
3.2 Mapped to: V2 (S7 in ABET)

Autonomy: An ability to acquire new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Design activities through problem-based learning • Design examples • Open-ended design tasks • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides • Reading assignments • Problem solving • Tutorials
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Projects • Written exam • Home assignments • Oral presentations
3.3 Mapped to: V3 (S5 in ABET)

Responsibility: an ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objective

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Discussion on various aspects of teamwork such as: (1) how to establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objective (2) how the group shares responsibilities and makes decisions together to foster collaboration • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Project breakdown structure • Minutes of meeting
Assessment
Weight
Project 1
10%
Assignment 1
5%
Assignment 2
5%
Midterm Exam
25%
Project 2
10%
Quizzes
10%
Final
35%
Total
100%