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Welcome To CSE 502

This document provides an overview and introduction to the CSE502: Computer Architecture course. It outlines the course topics which include instruction decode, pipelining, memory hierarchy, and more. It discusses that the course is project-based and will involve building emulators of CPU components. Grading is based on homework, projects, and a final exam. The projects involve implementing different levels of processor design from single cycle to out-of-order execution. The document also reviews course logistics, academic policies, and homework expectations.

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Welcome To CSE 502

This document provides an overview and introduction to the CSE502: Computer Architecture course. It outlines the course topics which include instruction decode, pipelining, memory hierarchy, and more. It discusses that the course is project-based and will involve building emulators of CPU components. Grading is based on homework, projects, and a final exam. The projects involve implementing different levels of processor design from single cycle to out-of-order execution. The document also reviews course logistics, academic policies, and homework expectations.

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CSE502: Computer Architecture

Welcome to CSE 502


Introduction
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Today’s Lecture
• Course Overview
• Course Topics
• Grading
• Logistics
• Academic Integrity Policy
• Homework
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Course Overview (1/2)


• Computer Architecture is
… the science and art of selecting and
interconnecting hardware and software
components to create computers …

• Computer Architecture is an umbrella term


– Architecture: software-visible interface
– Micro-architecture: internal organization of components

• This course is mostly about micro-architecture


– What’s inside the processor (CPU)
– What implications this has on software
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Course Overview (2/2)


• This course is hard, roughly like CSE 506
– In CSE 506, you learn what’s inside an OS
– In CSE 502, you learn what’s inside a CPU

• This is a project course


– Learn why things are the way they are, first hand
– We will “build” emulators of CPU components
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Why Study CompArch (1/3)


• You need one more qualifier/graduation requirement
 Bad answer!

• You want to become a computer architect


• You want to learn what’s inside a processor
– Because you’re curios (and there is no computer w/o a processor)
– To write better/faster application code
– To write system software (OS, compiler, etc.)
• Computer architecture is cool and intellectually fascinating
– What is the most complex man-made device?
• There are billions of transistors in a modern processor chip
 Better answer!
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Why Study CompArch (2/3)


CSE502: Computer Architecture

Why Study CompArch (3/3)


• Sources of performance improvement:

• Improvements in semi-conductor technology


– Faster transistors
– More transistors

• Improvements in computer architecture


– Architects work to turn the additional resources into
speed/power savings/functionality!

This class is about how this is possible


CSE502: Computer Architecture

Moore’s Law
• 1st Moore’s Law (1965)
“The complexity for minimum
component costs has increased at a rate
of roughly a factor of two per year.
Certainly over the short term this rate
can be expected to continue, if not to
increase.”

• 2nd Moore’s Law (1975)


“The new slope might approximate a
doubling every two years, rather than
every year”

Moore’s law now used to describe exponential tech. growth


CSE502: Computer Architecture

Hardware Design Process

Conceptual Design Behavioral Implementation Evaluation

Packaging Manufacturing Layout Structural Implementation


CSE502: Computer Architecture

Course Topics
• Intro/Review
• Instruction Decode
• Pipelining
• Memory Hierarchy
• Processor Front-end
• Execution Core
• Multi-[socket(SMP,DSM)|thread(SMT,CMT)|core(CMP)]
• Vector Processing and GPUs

Will devote most attention to items in bold


CSE502: Computer Architecture

Grading (Standard Option)


Due Date Points Grading Required?
1 Homework Mar 31 10 Curve 0 to 100 No
2 Warm-up Projects Feb 3/Feb 28 20 Absolute Value No
1 Course Project Last class 100 See below Yes
1 Final Exam 40 Absolute value No
Participation 10 Curve 0 to 100 No

Course Project Points


5+ stage, Direct-mapped Caches 50
5+ stage, Set-Associative Caches 60
Super-Scalar, Set-Associative Caches 70
Super-Scalar, Out-of-order, Set-Associative Caches 80
Any of the above +Branch predictor +10
Any of the above +TLBs +10

Without curve, need 100 points to get an A


CSE502: Computer Architecture

Grading (Research Option)


• If you are…
– Pursuing a PhD
– Pursuing an MS thesis
– Planning to take 523/524 with me
• You may select a research option for the grade
– Only available with instructor’s approval
• When selecting this option…
– Must work alone on everything
– Attain at least 60 points of the Standard Option
– Grade will be based on subjective research progress

Note: Of the two, this is the harder option


CSE502: Computer Architecture

Logistics (1/3)
• Project milestones
– There are no official project milestones
– If you need milestones, send me a milestone schedule
• I will deduct 5 points for each milestone you miss

• Books
– Recommended for reference, not required
• Does not mean you shouldn’t get them
• Do not pirate books
– Modern Proc. Design: Fundamentals of Superscalar Proc.
– Computer Architecture (Hennessy & Patterson)
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Logistics (2/3)
• Working in groups
– Permitted on everything except Final
– Groups may be of any size
• Points deducted on group work are multiplied by group size
• Great opportunity or Rope to hang yourself – you pick

• Attendance
– Optional (but highly advised)
– No laptop, tablet, or phone use in class
• Don’t test me - I will deduct grade points
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Logistics (3/3)
• Blackboard
– Grades will be posted there, nothing else

• Course Mailing List


– Subscription Is required
http://piazza.com/stonybrook/spring2017/cse502/home
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Academic Integrity Policy


• You may...
– Discuss assignment, design, techniques
• You may not…
– Share code outside your group
– Use any code not distributed as part of project handouts
• Exceptions are possible, but must receive explicit permission
• You must declare group composition…
– Explicitly via email to TA and instructor
– Explicitly for each assignment
– At most five days after assignment handout
CSE502: Computer Architecture

Homework
• Independent hacking projects
– Mostly on QEMU and related software

• If interested…
– “Pick up” assignment during office hours
• Come with all group members
– If can’t make it during office hours
• Schedule an appointment
CSE502: Computer Architecture

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