MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CMP2008 Computer Organization Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖRKEM KAR
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. TAŞKIN KOÇAK
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TARKAN AYDIN
Course Objectives: This course provides a comprehensive presentation of the organization and architecture of modern-day computers, emphasizing both fundamental principles and the critical role of performance in driving computer design. The topics include number system, computer arithmetic, computer evolution and performance, memory, storage, input/output, details of a processor, multi-cores, multiprocessors and clusters.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Be able to use computer arithmetic
II. Become familiar with the components inside a computer system.
III. Be able to design instruction set and processor design
IV. Be able to develop the memory hierarchy, including cache design, main memory and virtual memory.
V. Be able to develop a high degree of familiarity with I/O and storage systems
VI. Be able to use the multi-core processor systems

Course Content

Instructions, instruction set architectures
Arithmetic for computers
The processor
Pipeline architectures
Memory hierarchy
Cache architectures
Virtual memory
Storage systems
I/O system design
Multi-cores and multiprocessors
Clusters

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction. Computer abstracts and technology
2) Instructions, instruction set architectures
3) Arithmetic for computers
4) The processor
5) Pipeline architectures
6) Memory hierarchy
7) Cache architectures
8) Midterm Exam
9) Virtual memory
10) Storage systems
11) I/O system design
12) Multi-cores and multiprocessors
13) General purpose GPU computing
14) Cluster

Sources

Course Notes: David Patterson and John Hennessy, Computer Organization and Design, 5th Ed., Morgan Kaufmann, 2009.
References: John P. Shen and Mikko H. Lipasti, Modern Processor Design: Fundamentals of Superscalar Processors, 1st Ed., Waveland Press, 2013.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 2 4
Quizzes 2 1 2
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 136

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution