Overview

INF-3205 Advanced computer architecture 2

Work Load 20  credits (ECTS)

Contents The seminar focuses on processing architectures, micro architectures, storage architecture, busses, interconnects and reconfigurable systems. The goal of our explorations will be for each student to define a group of potentially significant research project in each of the five topical areas. Some of the research project statements could eventually be the basis of a master's thesis or a doctoral dissertation.

Form of teaching Seminars (40 hours) with lectures, presentations and discussions. Organised into 5 gatherings through the semester.

Assessment The exam includes 5 written assignments graded by letter A-F. Oral presentation of the assignments and demonstration of a working system can be claimed. The overall grade for the seminar is determined by the four best assignments.

Examination semester Spring, Autumn

Type of course Theoretical and practical.

Level of course/Year of study First or second year at master's level.

Contact person/lecturer Svein Tore Jensen, tel: 77 64 40 36, e-mail: svein@cs.uit.no

Recommended previous qualifications INF-2200 Computer architecture and organization, INF-2201 Operating systems fundamentals, INF-2300 Computer networks

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request.

Language of instruction English

Course overlap INF-8205 -1      20 sp

Homepage http://uit.no/informatikk/inf3205/

Timetables http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=INF-3205-1