Computer Design
2001-02

University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory

Principal lecturer: Dr Simon Moore (swm11)
Taken by: Part IB, Part II (General), Diploma

Syllabus
Past exam questions

Aims

The aims of this course are to introduce the hardware/software interface models and the hardware structures used in designing computers. The first eight lectures are concerned with the hardware/software interface and cover the programmer's model of the computer. The last eight lectures look at hardware implementation issues at a register transfer level

Structure

This is a 16 lecture course lectured by Simon Moore. The course is split into two parts.

Part I - The Hardware/Software Interface

The first part of this course covers the programmer's model of the computer.

Lectures:

Part II - Hardware Structures

The second part of this course looks at hardware implementation issues at a register transfer level.

Lectures:

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Handouts and Workshops


Examination Information

There are three lab exercises (ECAD & Architecture workshops 4, 5 and 6) taken by Part 1Bs only. There are three Tripos questions for Part 1Bs and Diplomas.

Past exam questions:


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