[Syllabus] | [Project] | [VHDL resource] | [Homework 1-6] | [Homework 7-12] | [Files]
The authors Patterson and Hennessey have written a few books with
very similar titles, be sure to get the right book.
Third edition is ISBN 1-55860-604-1 (paper, with CD)
Reading assignments are from the book.
Distribution Course grade
Final Exam 25% A 90% - 100%
Mid-term Exam 15% B 80% - 89.9%
Projects 25% C 70% - 79.9%
Homework 35% D 60% - 69.9%
(0301 mid-term 25%, homework 25% per Arisha's plan)
The projects total is subdivided: for part1 33%, for part2a 20%,
for part2b 13%, for part3a 24%, for part3b 10%.
Partial credit is given on homework and projects.
No partial credit on multiple choice, true-false, and
single answer exam questions.
Both sections are graded together as one class.
The ABET certification is slightly different for Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Computer Engineering majors will see additional tasks on some homework and some parts of the project.
UMBC rules apply to cheating/copying. You may work together and discuss homework and the project. You must do your own work and not copy from anyone else! Copying/cheating will result in a minimum punishment of a zero on that assignment for everyone involved.
You need access to irix.gl.umbc.edu or linux.gl.umbc.edu You then have access to cadence.gl.umbc.edu and cadence.linux.gl.umbc.edu that will run VHDL for your project. All students must have an account on the UMBC gl machines. The projects and some homework will use the "submit" facility All students must be able to access the WWW to get assignments. Modem and telnet connections are available for remote use. Use BlackBoard for announcements and checking on your grades. Report any mistakes by EMail or at the next class.
WF 4:00pm to 5:00pm and by appointment ITE 226 Tu 2:00pm to 3:45pm and by appointment ITE 226 EMail: squire@umbc.edu
DO NOT EMail homework to T.A. Office hours: Wednesday 2:00-4:00 ITE 349 All homework, except HW4 and HW6, may be turned in on paper or EMailed to squire@umbc.edu (plain text only)
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Last updated 10/17/05