EE40GA: COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04

Course Overview

Course studies the interplay between computer architecture and software design, with the aim to devise efficient systems for a broad range of applications. Processor architecture features (pipeline and cache) are discussed in parallel with the software techniques (for high-level programming or compilation) required to fully exploit the potential of modern hardware.

Hands-on activities include design and execution of small software projects. Alternative software implementations of a target algorithm are compared to understand differences in performance (e.g. execution speed) resulting from the different interactions with the hardware architecture. This allows students to test and deepen their understanding of the subject.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	4
Term	First Term	Credit Points	10 credits (5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Fabio Verdicchio

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
One of Bachelor of Engineering in Eng (Electrical and Electronic) (Studied) or Bachelor of Engineering in Eng (Electr and Electro) Edin Col (Studied) or Master of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Studied) or Master Of Engineering In Elec & Electronic Eng W Renewabl En
Either EE3560 Digital Electronic Systems (Passed) or EE3580 Digital Systems (Passed)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

EG40GA Computer and Software Engineering (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Computer Engineering - the course studies the impact that the application domain, operating systems, technology, high-level languages, compilers have on computer architecture.

Software Engineering - the course studies formal techniques for software development; the interplay of software design and hardware architecture is studied with the aim to improve the performance real-life applications based on modern general purpose microprocessors.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

online open book exam (70%)

lab report (30%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.