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The authors Patterson and Hennessey have written a few books with
very similar titles, be sure to get the right book.
Second edition from bookstore is ISBN 1-55860-428-6 (cloth)
or ISBN 1-55860-428-X (paper)
Reading and homework assignments are from this book.
The second edition has a CD rom with VHDL compiler/simulator.
ISBN 1-55860-674-2 (paper)
Both books published by Morgan Kaufmann.
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%
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, single answer exam questions.
YOUR GRADES recorded Here check for typo's.
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 All students must have an account on the UMBC gl machines. The projects and some homework will use the "submit" mechanism. All students must be able to access the WWW to get assignments. Modem and telnet connections are available for remote use. Also, Linux may be used for working the simulation project. You need access to a PC to run the VHDL compiler that you download following instructions in Ashenden's book. Or, make arrangements with the lecturer.
MW 3:00pm to 5:00pm TuTH 3:00pm to 3:30pm and by appointment EMail: squire@umbc.edu
ECS 334, homework questions and grading EMail: aniket1@umbc.edu EMail: ripin1@umbc.edu
Last updated 9/7/01