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Course Description
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Course Name
Processor Design
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Host University
University College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3.75 - 4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module is intended for students who wish to understand the relationship between computer software and
hardware. The course is centred on the study of a real world microprocessor (MIPS32). Students will learn
how to program in assembly language. The relationship between a processor's instruction set architecture and
its performance is explained. Various processor designs are described including single-cycle, multi-cycle,
pipelined and parallel. Design aspects of recent high-performance processor architectures are discussed.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.