COMPSCI 2GA3: Computer Architecture
Computer organization and machine architecture exploring binary representation, combinational and sequential logic circuits, instruction set architecture (ISA), assembly programming, pipelining, and memory hierarchies.
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Common aliases: COMPSCI 2GA3
Study Resources for Computer Architecture
Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
Midterm (Exam 2) 2015
Final Exam 2018
Midterm (Exam 1) 2017
Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
Worksheet 1
Assessment Inventory for COMPSCI 2GA3 (8 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2018 | Final | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2017 | Midterm | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2015 | Midterm | 2015 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 1 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
Complete inventory of all 8 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.
Course Overview & Exam Syllabus
This archive catalogs 8 free educational resources and past exams for COMPSCI 2GA3 (Computer Architecture) at McMaster University, containing 6 midterm papers, 1 final examination, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 6 distinct academic years between 2015 and 2020.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Instruction set architecture (ISA) design, register allocation, and assembly-to-machine encoding in COMPSCI 2GA3
- Processor pipelining: data hazards, control hazards, branch prediction, and forwarding paths
- Memory hierarchy: cache placement (direct, set-associative), hit/miss latency, and cache coherence
- Digital logic datapath design: ALU operations, combinational circuits, and sequential state machines in Computer Architecture
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this COMPSCI 2GA3 archive?
This collection for COMPSCI 2GA3 at McMaster University catalogs 8 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this COMPSCI 2GA3 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2015 to 2020, representing 6 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free COMPSCI 2GA3 past exams?
All cataloged COMPSCI 2GA3 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the McMaster University course syllabus.