U of Pittsburgh CS2410 - Fall 2007
Computer Architecture
Welcome to the CS2410 web page!
In this course, we study fundamental concepts in modern computer architecture, with a special focus on microprocessor design.
Moreover, participants will perform individual projects using a processor simulation tool to gain in-depth knowledge of how a modern microprocessor-based computer system works.
instructor:
Sangyeun Cho (cho at cs)
office: SENSQ 5407
office hours: T 4:00 PM ~ 6:00 PM, W 1:00 PM ~ 3:00 PM
TA:
Weijia Li (weijiali at cs)
office: SENSQ 6514
office hour: Th 4:00 PM ~ 6:00 PM
announcements
1. The final exam will be on Wednesday December 12 during the regular class hours. The exam is open book. The exam will cover the materials after the mid-term exam; however, the basic computer architecture concepts studied before the mid-term exam are essential.
2. The computer architecture prelim will be taken on Saturday December 15 at 2pm. The duration of the exam will be 3 hours. Information on the reading materials for the exam is available here.
papers
schedule
handouts
student presentations
1. John and Josh, The Niagara I and II
2. Yi and Jin, Intel and AMD Multicore Processors
3. Alina and Jieun, Programming models for IBM Cell Broadband Engine
4. Kirsten and Ryan, Performance of x86 Virtualization Software
5. Lin and Yi, Workhole Routing
6. Michael and Musfiq, Multiprocessor Synchronization Techniques
7. Matt, Using Cache Blocks' Generational Behavior
students with disabilities
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and the Office of Disability Resources and Services (DRS), 216 William Pitt Union, 412-648-7890/412-383-7355 (TTY), as early as possible in the term.
DRS will verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodation for this course.
(Modified on October 17, 2007)