CMPSC 312 Computer Organization and Architecture - Penn State ...

13 4/13/15 Input/Output Part 2 Chapter 714 4/20/15 Performance Analysis and Management Chapter 1115 4/27/15 Embedded Systems Chapter 10Classes end on May 1FINAL EXAM IS COMPREHENSIVE - Date, time, and location to be determined.SOFTWARE:We will be using a public domain circuit design and simulation package called Logisim. This software isavailable for free download for your computer. It can also be run on the machines in the Sun Lab. (Ifyou want to use the machines in the Sun lab, you will need a student account if you do not already haveone.).TEXTBOOK INFORMATION:Text: The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture 4/e, by L. Null and J. Lobur, ISBN:978-1284045611.GRADING INFORMATION:3 Written exams @ 100 points each = 300 pointsComprehensive Final Exam 150 pointsHomework and quizzes 50 pointsThe following table gives the percentage of points needed to guarantee the associated final grade in thecourse.A- 90 - 100% D 60 - 69%B- 80 - 89% F below 60%C 70 - 79%PLUS/MINUS GRADES WILL BE ASSIGNED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR. THE INSTRUCTORRESERVES THE RIGHT TO ARBITRATE BORDERLINE CASES.ADDITIONAL CLASS POLICIES:Class PoliciesAttendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings and tests. If you have a legitimate andunavoidable reason for missing a test or assignment deadline, you must discuss this with the instructor inperson or by telephone (not by email or leaving a message) at the earliest possible time and prior to thetime of the test or deadline, and you must provide written documentation to substantiate the absence.Assignments: Due dates will be specified on each homework assignment. An assignment is due at thebeginning of the class on the specified due date. Late assignments will receive no credit. Unlessotherwise specified, these rules apply to projects as well.Exams: STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE EXAMS AT THE SCHEDULED TIMES. Examtimes will be announced in class. If you must miss a exam it is your responsibility to notify the instructorat least 24 hours PRIOR to the exam, either by e-mail or in person. The instructor will respond to e-mailas quickly as possible (usually in less than four hours during the day). Failure to follow thesePage 3 of 4