Synopsis
This seminar course is designed to cover topics specific to the design
and implementaiton of specialized computer architectures. This
includes instruction set modifications, fpga-based systems,
large-scale systems, and emerging on-chip accelerators. Upon completion
of the course, students should be able to analyze algorithms for potential
hardare acceleration, critically read computer
architecture papers, design and execute a small scale research project,
present results both written and orally, use an fpga or simulator
to evaluate architectural tradeoffs.
Prerequisites: Compsci 550 / ECE 552 or equivalent, ability to understand
algorithm implementations in software, or consent of instructor.
Meeting Time & Location
Lecture: Wednesday, Friday 3:05 - 4:20pm, North 306
Office Hours: TBD
Instructor
Alvin Lebeck
Email: alvy AT cs.duke.edu
Office: D308 Levine Science Research Center
Office Hours: TBD