Computer Architecture

Host University

Virginia Tech

Semester

Fall 2026

Course Number

ECE-5504

CRN

84256

Credits

3

Discipline

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Times and Days

9:30am-10:45am

T, R

Course Information

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.

Prerequisites

ECE 4504 (MIN grade of P) or ECE 4504 (MIN grade of P) Prerequisites Enforced: No