Computer Science 557:

Computer Systems Architecture (4.0 units)

Computer architecture from a design perspective: Pipelined processors, speculative execution, VLIW, vector processors, GPU/GPGPU, memory technology and systems, interconnection networks, shared-memory and message-passing multiprocessors, chip multiprocessors.
  • Prerequisite: EE 457
  • Crosslist: This course is offered by the EE department but may qualify for major credit in CSCI. To register, enroll in EE 557.
  • Note: Prerequisite taken at USC or placement exam required. Register for lecture and discussion
SectionSessionTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
30820D048Lecture9:00-10:50amTue, Thu34 of 82Michel DuboisOHE132notefeesession dates
30722R048Discussion3:00-3:50pmFriday34 of 82OHE132session dates
30716D034Lecture9:00-10:50amTue, Thu12 of 20Michel DuboisDEN@Viterbifeesession dates
30718R034Discussion3:00-3:50pmFriday12 of 20DEN@Viterbisession dates
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