Syllabus

Schedule

• Midterm 1: 10/02 7PM - 9PM, ECEB 1013/1015

• Midterm 2: 11/06 7PM - 9PM, Location TBD

Class Resources

• Text (Recommended, not required):

  • Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface, 5th Edition, David Patterson and John Hennessy

  • Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach, 5th Edition, David Patterson and John Hennessy

• Campuswire: https://campuswire.com/p/GD050AF0E

  • Code: 9192

• Lecture & Lab Recordings: https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/channel/ECE%2B411%2BOptional%2BLab%2BSessions%2BFall%2B2025/386779082/

Grade Distribution

• Exams: 40%

  • MT1: 12.5%

  • MT2: 12.5%

  • Final: 15%

• Machine Problems: 57%

  • mp_setup: 0%

  • mp_verif: 3%

  • mp_pipeline: 16%

  • mp_cache: 8%

  • mp_ooo: 30%

• In-Class Pop Quiz: 3%