CS-3432 Computer Architecture I

Major revision underway. The objectives for the changes are described in "A Gentle Introduction to Addressing Modes in a First Course in Computer Organization". 

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Course Info and Lab Notes

Important dates

  • Exams: 
    • Rules
      • students may bring one double-sided reference sheet of their choice
      • we provide a reference sheet listing instructions and addressing modes
      • closed book
    • Exam dates  
      • First: 24 September, in class
      • Second: Tues, 17 November, in class
      • Final: as scheduled by the university
  • Assignments

Resources

Policies

  • Exams and grading
  • Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Exceptional Circumstances
    • Individuals with disabilities have the right to equal access and opportunity. Please contact Dr. Freudenthal or the UTEP Office of Disabled Student Services (DSSO) if you have a special circumstance such that an accommodation would be helpful in permitting you to excel or demonstrate mastery of the material covered in this course.
  • Standards of Conduct and Academic Honesty
    • Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner, as prescribed by the Standards of Conduct: http://hoop.utep.edu/Student_Affairs_Chapter_One-HOP.htm Graded work should be unmistakably your own. You may not transcribe or copy a solution taken from another person, book, or other source ( e.g., a web page). Copying other's work will not be tolerated. Professors are required to report academic dishonesty and any other violation of the Standards of Conduct to the Dean of Students
    • Permitted collaboration: Students may discuss requirements, background information, test sets, and the output of their programs. However, implementations and documentation must be prepared individually.
    • If academic dishonesty is suspected: You will receive an incomplete for the lab, and your case will be referred to the Dean of Students for adjudication. The Dean of Students has published a website with complete details concerning the UTEP Academic Honesty policy. The website has been been posted to the following arcane URL: http://studentaffairs.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=4386.