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CS-5504: Computer Architecture

Description: Advanced computer architectures, focusing on multiprocessor systems and the principles of their design. Parallel computer models, programming and interconnection network properties, principles of scaleable designs. Case studies and example applications of pipeline processors, interconnection networks, SIMD and MIMD processors.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: CS-4504

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: ECE-5504

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 3

Average GPA: 3.29 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 35.00%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Wu Chun Feng202457.5%32.5%0.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%3.262
Joann M Paul202140.0%60.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.341

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2020Fall 2021Spring 2024Term050% W