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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course illuminates the design and operation of digital computing systems using VLSI technology. Topics include: function definition, switch and wire design, boolean functions, combinational logic, memory, state machines, sequential logic, digital arithmetic, microarchitecture, instruction sets, controller, assembly language.

PREREQUISITES: CS 1371 Computing for Engineers

Readings: Assigned readings are from: Designing Computer Systems

IN-CLASS EXAMS: There are three one-hour in-class exams. They are closed-book, closed-note. Calculators are not allowed on the exams. Each exam focuses on the material covered since the last exam. However, due to the cumulative nature of the material, all exams are comprehensive (i.e., they may draw on all material cover in the class thus far.) Each in-class exam contributes 20% of the overall grade.

FINAL EXAM: The final exam covers all material cover in the class. It is a closed-book, closed-note exam and calculators are not allowed. The final exam contributes 40% of the overall grade.

MISSED EXAM POLICY: Exams are taken at the scheduled class time or at the scheduled final period. A missed exam will be recorded as a zero. Family emergencies and extreme medical emergencies are handled specially.

GRADING: The final grades are determined based on totals earned during the class.

Total points = .60 (in-class exam average) + .40 (final)

Grades are assigned as follows: [90-100] = A, [80-90) = B, [70-80) = C, [60-70) = D, [0-60) = F.

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Although students are strongly encouraged to work together to learn the course material, all students are expected to complete exams individually with no collaboration or interaction during the exam period. All conduct in this course will be governed by the Georgia Tech honor code. Additionally, it is expected that students will respect their peers and the instructor such that no one takes unfair advantage of anyone else associated with the course. Any suspected cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students for further action.

ATTENDANCE: Class attendance is required. If a class is missed, a student should make arrangements to get notes from other students. The importance of regular class attendance and good note taking cannot be understated.

The use of electronic devices, including laptops, cell phones, netbooks, and audio players, are prohibited during class lectures and exams.

HEALTH POLICY: It is extremely important that everyone try to avoid spreading germs and sharing illnesses with others during the semester. If you are sick, please communicate with the professors, GTAs, and fellow students through email, skype, or phone rather than in person.

TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE:
Exam 1: Thursday, 9 February 2012
Exam 2: Thursday, 8 March 2012
Exam 3: Thursday, 12 April 2012

Final Exam: Thursday, 3 May 2012, 9:00-10:50 a.m.
check the Registrar Website for changes

TIPS FROM STUDENTS: How to Get an A in This Class

EXTRAS:

Sample Instruction Format Problems

Sample Instruction Format Solutions

Sample Assembly Language Problems

Sample Assembly Language Solutions

Another Sample Assembly Problem

Another Sample Assembly Solution

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Questions and comments to Linda Wills
last revised at 4:19pm on 21 April 2012.