This course is part of Computer System Design: Modern Microprocessor Concepts.
This advanced computer science course explores the cutting-edge concepts behind modern multicore-based computer design. Students will dive deep into fundamental topics including instruction-level parallelism, out-of-order execution, branch prediction, and advanced memory systems. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical applications, focusing on how design decisions impact system performance and energy efficiency. Derived from Chalmers's advanced graduate curriculum, it provides comprehensive insights into maximizing computational efficiency in modern computer systems while connecting students with a community of like-minded learners.
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What you'll learn
Understand the architecture and functionality of multicore-based computers
Master advanced design concepts for future computer systems
Analyze how design choices impact energy efficiency and program execution speed
Apply modern design principles to multicore-based computer systems
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There are 4 modules in this course
This advanced course delves into the sophisticated concepts of modern multicore-based computer design. The curriculum covers critical aspects of computer architecture, including instruction and thread-level parallelism, speculative execution, advanced cache design, and multicore system implementation. Students explore the intricate relationship between design decisions and system performance, with a particular focus on energy efficiency. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing learners for the challenges of designing next-generation computer systems.
Instruction and thread-level parallelism and models for parallel and out-of-order execution
Module 1
Speculative execution = OoO + branch prediction + Exception handling
Module 2
Advanced topics on cache design
Module 3
Multicore design: multithreading and cache coherence
Module 4
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Computer System Design: Modern Microprocessor Concepts
Instructor

4 Courses
Distinguished Expert in Computer Architecture at Chalmers
Professor Per Stenström, a renowned expert in Computer Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology, has made significant contributions to the field of computer architecture, particularly in high-performance memory systems. With a PhD from Lund University (1990), Stenström has authored 4 textbooks, published about 200 papers in international journals and conferences, and holds 20 patents. His influence extends beyond research through editorial roles in prestigious journals and leadership in major conferences like ACM/IEEE Int. Symposium on Computer Architecture. A Fellow of both ACM and IEEE, and a member of Academia Europaea and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, Stenström has mentored about 25 PhD graduates and co-founded the HiPEAC Network of Excellence. His work in European projects and international collaborations has further cemented his status as a leading figure in computer engineering research and education, shaping the future of computer architecture on a global scale.
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