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ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

COMPSCI 758
Course Description

Advanced topics in computer architecture that explore the implications to architecture of forthcoming evolutionary and revolutionary changes in application demands, software paradigms, and hardware implementation technologies. Students are strongly encouraged to have knowledge of computer architecture (e.g.,E C E/​COMP SCI  552).

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

12.78% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

5.3% from Historical

A Rate
100%

67.47% from Historical

Class Size
18

29.5% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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