HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Applied Physics
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
E. Safra
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof. Freddy Gabbay
Coordinator Office Hours:
Coordinate in advance via e-mail
Teaching Staff:
Prof. Freddy Gabbay
Course/Module description:
A hackathon course for developing a hardware accelerator with a RISCV processor
Course/Module aims:
The course will provide the students with a unique experience of an hackathon event which combines a development of hardware accelerator in hardware description language (SystemVerilog / Verilog) with RISCV microprocessor. The course will provide students an in-depth experience on the interaction of microprocessor, an accelerator and the software.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
The students will experience developing accelerator hardware together with a RISCV processor in combination with software
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Active learning (project-based learning) through the hackathon that combines several online preparation sessions
Course/Module Content:
1. RISC-V processor architecture
2. Hardware accelerators
3. System-level viewpoint that combines a processor, an accelerator, a hardware card and software
Required Reading:
none
Additional Reading Material:
none
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Referat 70 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 30 %
Additional information:
The attendance in the hackathon event is mandatory.
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