G51CSA - Computer Systems and Architecture

Module Convener: Dr. Jaume Bacardit (web,email)
Syllabus: G51CSA
Method of assessment: Coursework (25%) and an unseen 2-hour written examination (75%) (detailed explanation)
Main course book: [PH05] Computer Organization and Design, by Patterson and Hennessy.
Method and frequency of class (timetable):
- Two timetabled lecture slots per week:
  - Mondays, 17:00 - 18:00, JC-BSSOUTH-B52+
  - Thursdays, 13:00 - 14:00, JC-BSSOUTH-A25+
- Lab sessions. Each student will be assigned one of the following 2-hour lab sessions
  - Thursdays, 09:00 - 11:00, JC-COMPSCI-A32
  - Thursdays, 14:00 - 16:00, JC-COMPSCI-A32
  - Lab sessions will start on October 8th and last until November 26th
- Tutorials. Each student will be assigned one of the following 1-hour tutorial sessions
  - Wednesdays, 09:00 - 10:00, JC-INTHSE-A12+
  - Wednesdays, 11:00 - 12:00, JC-INTHSE-A12+
  - Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00, JC-AMEN-B11+
  - Thursdays, 12:00 - 13:00, JC-INTHSE-A09+
  - Tutorials will start on October 7th and last until December 10th
- The assignments of tutorial and lab session is available here.
Tutors and demonstrators:
- Alexander Green (asg)
- Liyang Hu (lyh)
- Maria Franco (mxf)
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