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Syllabus VLSI Hackathon - 83934
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Last update 23-09-2024
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 Email: freddy.gabbay@mail.huji.ac.il

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.
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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