Computer Science 635 - Modern Computer Architecture

This course examines the structure of modern computer systems. We explore hardware and technology trends that have led to current machine organizations, then consider specific features and their impact on software and performance. These may include superscalar issue, caches, pipelines, branch prediction, and parallelism. Midterm and final exams, individual projects, homework, in-class exercises. Prerequisites: CMPSCI 535 or equivalent.

Open to CMPSCI graduate students only. CMPSCI 535 OR EQUIVALENT INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE COURSE IS ASSUMED AS PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. CONTACT INSTRUCTOR IF UNCERTAIN. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cs.umass.edu/overrides.