740: Computer Architecture
Fall 2013
15-740/18-740 Homework 0
Due September 6, 2013. Please attach a recent picture of yourself and return electronically as a PDF file.
Your Full Name:
Photo: Please attach a recent photo of yourself so that we can get to know you.
Your Email Address:
Your Department/Major:
Degree you are working on (PhD, MS, IMB, BS, etc):
What semester and year did you start at CMU?
When do you expect to finish your current degree?
Did you take 18-447 or an equivalent introductory course in computer architecture (See
https://www.ece.cmu.edu/courses/items/18447.html)? If so, when, where, and who was the
instructor?
What is your research area/topic?
Who is your research advisor? (if you know)
Why are you taking 740?
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740: Computer Architecture
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What do you expect to learn from this course?
What are your education goals and career plans beyond the current degree you are working on?
What is the research project you would like to do in this course? OK to not have a specific
answer, but indicate your general area of interest. It is very good to start thinking about your
project now.
Is there any topic that you are really looking forward to learning in this course?
Any other comments you would like to make (about anything)?