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Course studies the interplay between computer architecture and software design, with the aim to devise efficient systems for a broad range of applications. Processor architecture features (pipeline and cache) are discussed in parallel with the software techniques (for high-level programming or compilation) required to fully exploit the potential of modern hardware.
Hands-on activities include design and execution of small software projects. Alternative software implementations of a target algorithm are compared to understand differences in performance (e.g. execution speed) resulting from the different interactions with the hardware architecture. This allows students to test and deepen their understanding of the subject.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course divides into four main topics. The first topic will cover the design of industrial buildings and the second covers multi-storey commercial buildings, both topics using structural steelwork. The third topic introduces the main features associated with the design of masonry and timber structures. The fourth topic will introduce the principles involved in the analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete members.
A feature of these topics will be so-called 'blank sheet of paper' design where the students will be responsible to select structural form to meet a requirement, rather than just to check the suitability of a pre-defined design. One aspect of this will be to identify appropriate simplified models for quick preliminary 'back-of-the-envelope' calculations for sizing purposes.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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