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CS 303 Computer Architecture Coursework Assignment, Lecture notes of Computer Science

University of JosComputer Science

An individual assignment for the cs 303 computer architecture course during the semester 1 2016/17 session. Students are required to write a survey/review paper on topics related to their matric number, such as processor design, memory design, or processor vs memory. The assignment is worth 15% of the course and is due on 28th june 2017. Students must submit a digital and printed copy of their work, and all sources used must be appropriately referenced in apa style.

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Computer Architecture CS 303 Course work
Semester 1 2016/17 session
Set: Wednesday 31st May 2017
Due in: Wednesday 28th June 2017 12.00 noon
A penalty of 20% will apply for up to 30 minutes late afterwards your mark will be capped at
40%.
This coursework is worth 15% of CS 303 (coursework is marked out of 50).
This assignment is to be completed on an individual basis i.e. it is not a group or pair work.
Important:
Submit a digital copy (PDF only) on moodle and one printed copy of your work
through the class rep.
For the digital copy the file name should consist of your matric number only . I.e.
UJ_XXXX_NS_XXXXX e.g. UJ_1955_NS_00001
Include your full name (Surname first) AND Matric Number at the top of the first
page
You do not need to write an abstract
You will need to do some independent reading using the resources of the library and the
internet. You will need to draw on books (like those in the recommended reading list),
journals and conference proceedings (see IEEE-Explore in the library or online), and sources
on the internet. All resources used in the assignment (i nc l ud in g d ia g ra ms ,
t ab l e s, f ig ur e s et c) MUST be appropriately referenced (and done in the APA style).
There should be at least 10 references in your writing. URLs are not accepted as references.
Please beware of plagiarism!
Length and formatting
1000 words with a 10% leeway excluding tables, bibliography and images. Use a 13 point
font size, single-spaced with sensible margins.
Questions
Your topic is specified by the last digit of your Matric number – odd, even, and zero digits.
Write a survey/review on your topic in the style of a technical paper which would be
publishable in a journal or presented at a conference/workshop.
Odd: Evolution of processor design (If your matric number ends with an odd number digit)
Since the inception of the electronic processors, tremendous advancements have been
noticed in the design of computer processors. This is largely due to the need for computer
systems to handle complex tasks. Choose any brand of processors and present a survey on
how this brand of processors has evolved to its present state. What are the factors that
have necessitated these evolutions and what technologies have made these advancements
possible?
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Computer Architecture CS 303 Course work

Semester 1 2016/17 session

Set: Wednesday 31st^ May 2017 Due in: Wednesday 28th^ June 2017 12.00 noon A penalty of 20% will apply for up to 30 minutes late afterwards your mark will be capped at 40%.

This coursework is worth 15% of CS 303 (coursework is marked out of 50).

This assignment is to be completed on an individual basis i.e. it is not a group or pair work.

Important:

 Submit a digital copy (PDF only) on moodle and one printed copy of your work through the class rep. For the digital copy the file name should consist of your matric number only. I.e. UJ_XXXX_NS_XXXXX e.g. UJ_1955_NS_  Include your full name (Surname first) AND Matric Number at the top of the first page  You do not need to write an abstract

You will need to do some independent reading using the resources of the library and the internet. You will need to draw on books (like those in the recommended reading list), journals and conference proceedings (see IEEE-Explore in the library or online), and sources on the internet. All r e sources used in the assignment ( i n c l u d i n g d i a g r a m s , t a b l e s , f i g u r e s e t c ) MUST be appropriately referenced (and done in the APA style). There should be at least 10 references in your writing. URLs are not accepted as references. Please beware of plagiarism!

Length and formatting 1000 words with a 10% leeway excluding tables, bibliography and images. Use a 13 point font size, single-spaced with sensible margins.

Questions Your topic is specified by the last digit of your Matric number – odd, even, and zero digits.

Write a survey/review on your topic in the style of a technical paper which would be publishable in a journal or presented at a conference/workshop.

Odd: Evolution of processor design (If your matric number ends with an odd number digit) Since the inception of the electronic processors, tremendous advancements have been noticed in the design of computer processors. This is largely due to the need for computer systems to handle complex tasks. Choose any brand of processors and present a survey on how this brand of processors has evolved to its present state. What are the factors that have necessitated these evolutions and what technologies have made these advancements possible?

Even: Memory design (If your matric number ends with an even number digit)

Modern computer systems are using increasingly larger sized internal memory. This has enabled such computer systems to improve on the usage of their processing power. Write a survey paper on how internal memories have improved over the past 20 years. What technologies have made these improvements possible? What are the future projections for internal memories?

Zero: Processor vs memory (If your matric number ends with a zero - 0 ) Processors have witnessed tremendous increase in processing speed in recent times. However memory speeds have not been able to match the processor speeds. This has necessitated the industry to find ways of bridging this gap. Write a survey paper on the various software and hardware approaches that are being used to match the gap between processor speed and memory speed. Are these approaches adequate?

Marking Breakdown Essays will be marked on the basis of:  Relevant discussion of the topic, showing the depth and breadth of your research,  Critical reasoning, showing you understand what you have read, and have thought about what it means, rather than just repeating or paraphrasing someone else’s work  Clarity and structure of writing, be concise and make sure everything is presented in a logical order  Writing style, make it look and sound like a journal paper or a technical report Marks will be allocated between content (what it is that you say) and presentation (how it is that you say it) and references (who said what).

Mark scheme 80 - 100

Excellent. Outstanding performance that fulfills and exceeds designated learning outcomes

Demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject matter that indicates the student is already thinking at a high level. Employs sophisticated reasoning and shows evidence of understanding complex concepts from s. Excellent expression.

70 - 79 Excellent. Excellent performance relative to designated learning outcomes

Shows comprehensive understanding of the subject matter covered in the assessment with a facility for applying the concepts to examples of the student’s own investigation or conception. Strong evidence of reading reputable publications. Very good expression. 60 - 69 Good Pass. Very good performance relative to designated learning outcomes

Shows broad understanding of the subject matter covered in the assessment and has mostly applied it correctly or sensibly. Has begun to investigate independently. Reading has improved understanding