Computer Systems Laboratory ELEN 474

Computer Systems Laboratory  ELEN 474

Textbook: None

References:

1. Alan Clements, Principles of Computer Hardware, Oxford University Press, 4 edition (March 20, 2006)
2. Vojin G. Oklobdzija and Ram K. Krishnamurthy, High-Performance Energy- Efficient Microprocessor Design, Springer, 1st edition (August 9, 2006)

Lecture: Rooms 435 and 438 of Pinchback Hall, Room 311 of Moore Hall.

Instructor: Dr. Raife F. Smith II,P.E., Professor
Office Location: 427 J. B. Moore Hall
Office Phone: 225.771.3526
Office Hours: TBD
Email: rfsmith@engr.subr.edu

Prerequisites by topics:

• Microprocessors
• Digital Logic Design
• Signals and Systems
• Representation of Signals

Course Objectives:

1. To develop undergraduate-level understanding of the theory and techniques employed in designing modern computer systems. (Program Educational Objective: 1).
2. To develop undergraduate-level understanding of the theory and practices in predicting the performance of computer systems. (Program Educational Objective: 2).
3. To provide the student with the necessary basic knowledge to conduct professional work and further study in the area of computer systems and related areas. (Program Educational Objective: 2).

Course Educational Strategies:

• Allow students ample opportunity to demonstrate their comprehension of course materials and related ideas through guided class discussions, homework assignments and tests.

Course Content:

The coverage is quite comprehensive and spans a wide range of topics such as

• Basic Computer Architecture
• Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) Processors and Advanced RISC

Machine (ARM)

• Energy Efficient Digital Circuits
• Bandwidth Usage In Computers
• High Speed Input/Output Design
• Memory
• Computer Communication
• Central Processing Unit Design
• Biological Monitoring and Measurement

Laboratory Exercises:

Course Requirements/Rules:

1. Full attendance is required for class hours.
2. Full participation in laboratory activities and discussions is required of each student.
3. Make-ups will not be given for scheduled exams and laboratory exercises, unless the student has a legitimate documented excuse (e.g., letter from court clerk that he/she must appear in a court, letter from physician that he/she was ill).
4. Lab reports will be collected on the indicated dates at the beginning of class. Late reports will not be accepted, except in the event of extreme, unfortunate, unforeseen circumstances.
5. Lab reports must be in the following format:

• The report must be bound in a standard blue Southern University Department of Electrical Engineering lab report cover. The front page of the report cover will state all required information in typewritten form.
• Section I. Introduction and Problem Statement. State the objective of the exercise. List all equipment and analysis tools used. This section should give some information on the practical uses of the communication system or process being studied.
• Section II. Laboratory Procedure and Data Collection. Discuss the experimental setup and data collection procedures. Provide a table of the data collected.
  
• Section III. Conclusion. State the experimental results.
• Section IV. References.

Grading:

Point allocation:
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Exam (Comprehensive) 20%
Lab Reports 60%

Total 100%

Grading Scale:
Average Range Grade

90 - 100 A

80 - 89 B

70 - 79 C

60 - 69 D

Below 60 F

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

BKS = Basic Knowledge Skills, CLP = Critical Level of Performance