Class Schedule of ELE648,
For Fall, 2001

Date Modified: Aug.17, 2001.

There will be two lectures each week (Tues. and Thurs. between 11:00AM and 12:15PM), some laboratory experiments, reading and network surfing to learn tools and languages, and two homeworks (projects).

Grading:

Homework 1 and presentation 50%, Homework 2 and presentation 50%.

  • Lectures: 11:00am--- 12:15pm, Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Location: Kelley 103.

    Tentative Course Plan for the Fall Semester of 2001

    ELE 648 Advanced Topics in Computer Architecture

    Topics Covered

    1. Overview, introduction, and basic concepts of computer architecture;
    2. Memory Hierarchy Concepts, CPU cache, Main Memory organizations;
    3. Storage Architectures, SCSI, Disks, and storage hierarchy;
    4. Network concepts and computer communication; LAN (Local Area Network), Routers, switches, and other network hardware devices.
    5. Networked Storage Architectures, SAN (Storage Area Network), (NAS) Network Attached Storage Systems, iSCSI.
    6. Performance Evaluation Methodologies including analytical modeling, simulation, and measurements.
    7. AMES: Availability, Manageability, Expandability, and Scalability considerations for computer designs.
    8. Project Presentations.