Since there aren't any closely related courses offered in the 2rd year, this course is offered at a fundamental level, in other words as an introduction to advanced computer architecture. The final exam will test a deeper understanding of the subject matter, and an ability to interpret and apply it in novel circumstances. These will be run in tutorial time every second week starting on 5th August 1999 covering the topics discussed in the previous two weeks unless otherwise advised. The marks will be allocated on the basis of the algorithm working and the attached report explaining its operation. More details later in the semester.
Students can obtain a pass by performing very well in class tests, labs, and the project.
Students can achieve a distinction or high distinction by performing well in all assessment during the course and the final examination. Some of the course material may coincide with these notes, however these notes do not represent the material which be covered in this course. These notes were provided at the request of some students. July 99 2.