CMPE 140: Computer Architecture and Design
San Jose State University
Pipelining and timing issues in CPU data-paths. Principles of RISC-type CPU instruction set and architecture. Structural, data and control hazards in a RISC processor, forwarding loops, branch mechanisms. Memory architectures in CPUs such as register files and caches. Prerequisite: CMPE 125 (with grade of "C-" or better), Computer Engineering or Software Engineering Majors Only. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.
Average GPA: 3.02
Grade distribution records: 928 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 122 | 13.1% |
| A | 137 | 14.8% |
| A- | 84 | 9.1% |
| B+ | 110 | 11.9% |
| B | 147 | 15.8% |
| B- | 64 | 6.9% |
| C+ | 52 | 5.6% |
| C | 122 | 13.1% |
| C- | 53 | 5.7% |
| D+ | 7 | 0.8% |
| D | 17 | 1.8% |
| D- | 3 | 0.3% |
| F | 10 | 1.1% |
Based on 928 student grade records across 16 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Haonan Wang 290 students, Average GPA 3.04
- Bhawandeep Singh Harsh 215 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Donald L Hung 145 students, Average GPA 2.43
- Hyeran Jeon 144 students, Average GPA 3.14
- Bhargavibahen Ronak Trivedi 90 students, Average GPA 2.87
- Mohammad Khayatian 44 students, Average GPA 2.42