The authors Patterson and hennessy have written a few books with very similar titles, be sure to get the right book and the second edition (1998 book, don't expect to buy a used book). ISBN 1-55860-428-6. Reading and homework assignments are from this 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% The projects get 33% for part1, 33% for part2, 34% for part3 Partial credit is given on homework and projects. No partial credit on multiple choice, true-false, single answer exam questions.
All students must have an account on the UMBC gl machines. 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.
Tuesday 5pm to 6pm. Wednesday 7pm to 8pm, ECS 215. (sometimes ECS 205)
Thursday 2:30 - 3:30, ECS 334, homework questions and grading
Last updated 4/8/98