CS 235
Computer Organization
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Text:
Dr. Stephen Shum
steve.shum@augie.edu
MC 123 274-5497
MUWHF: 2-4pm
Fall 2015
http://shum.augie.edu
Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Todd Austin: Structured Computer Organization, 6/E
(ISBN-10: 0132916525), Prentice Hall 2013
Course Objectives:
We will discuss the concepts and techniques of constructing digital computers as a series of levels.
In particular, we will examine the details of 2 contemporary machine levels, namely, the digital
logic level and the microarchitecture level.
Course Outline:
date
Week 1
9-2, 4
topic
Binary Numbers
reading
Appendix A
Week 2
9-7, 9, 11
Binary Numbers
Appendix A
Week 3
9-14, 16, 18
Floating Point Numbers
Appendix B
Week 4
9-21, 23, 25
Introduction
chap 1
Week 5
9-28, 30, 10-2
Computer Systems
chap 2
Week 6
10-5, 7, 9
The Digital Logic Level
chap 3
Week 7
10-12, 14, 16
The Digital Logic Level
chap 3
Week 8
10-19, 21, 23
The Digital Logic Level
chap 3
Week 9
10-26, 28, 30
The Digital Logic Level
chap 3
Week 10
11-2, 4, 6
The Digital Logic Level
chap 3
Week 11
11-9, 11, 13
The Microarchitecture Level
chap 4
Week 12
11-16, 18, 20
The Microarchitecture Level
chap 4
Week 13
11-23, 25, 27
The Microarchitecture Level
chap 4
Week 14
11-30, 12-2, 4
The Microarchitecture Level
chap 4
Week 15
12-7, 9, 11
The Microarchitecture Level
chap 4
Course Requirements:
12 homework assignments
3 exams
16 pop quizzes
1 final
Total
Week #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
M
30 pts each –
120 pts each -10 pts each -120 pts --
Tu
W
360
360
160
120
1000
Th
F
Hw1
Hw2
Hw3/Exam1
Hw4
Hw5
Hw6
Hw7
Exam2
HW8
Hw9
Hw10
Exam3
Hw11
Hw12
Course Policy:
1. Homework must be turned in at the beginning of class (before 8:40am) on the due date.
2. You can do the homework by yourself or with one partner.
3. Late homework is NOT accepted (turn in what you have for partial credits).
4. No makeup exams will be given without PRIOR arrangements with the instructor.
5. Grading scheme:
930-1000 A
900-929 A870-899 B+
830-869 B
800-829 B770-799 C+
730-769 C
700-729 C670-699 D+
630-669 D
600-629 D< 600 F
6. The exams and homework assignments are based on the material discussed in class.
7. Any student caught cheating will receive the grade of F.
Hint for success:
1. Prepare for class. Read over the material to be discussed before each class.
2. Attend every class and take notes. Ask questions if you do not understand anything.
3. Go through your notes after each lecture. If you do not understand your notes, read the book
or go ask the instructor.
4. Do the homework as soon as it is assigned (i.e., start early) so that you can ask questions if
you are stuck.
5. Review the notes and homework problems before each exam.
Regarding disability:
Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged
to contact Student Academic Support Services located in the Career Center Suite in the Edith
Mortenson Building, room 100. Email susan.bies@augie.edu or call 605.274.5503 with your
questions on documenting a disability and possible accommodations. Contact the SASS office
early in the academic term so that accommodations can be implemented in a timely fashion.
Honor Code:
As a community of scholars, the students and faculty at Augustana College commit to the highest
standards of excellence by mutually embracing an Honor Code. The Honor Code requires that
examinations and selected assignments contain the following pledge statement to which students
are expected to sign: “On my honor, I pledge that I have upheld the Honor Code, and that the work
I have done on this assignment has been honest, and that the work of others in this class has,
to the best of my knowledge, been honest as well.” The complete Honor Code can be found at
www.augie.edu/honor.
Regarding Cell Phones
In order to avoid distracting the class, please ensure that your cell phone is on silent or turned off
during class. Texting during class is not acceptable. Your compliance will help to maintain the
positive learning environment of our class period.