Advanced Computer Architecture Advanced and high-performance computer architecture. Topics covered include hierarchical memory design, cache memory design, pipelining, vector processing and parallel processing. Case studies of vector processors and multi-processor architectures: shared memory, distributed memory, data parallel (SIMD) and control parallel (MIMD) architectures, and heterogeneous parallel computing on a network of workstations. Not offered on a regular basis. Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: CSCI 6720 Level: Graduate
