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ELEC8040 – VLSI, Algorithms, and Systems
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convener and Lecturer in Charge
Ediz Cetin
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44 Waterloo Road, Room: 117
Monday’s 14:00 – 16:00 hrs.
Tutor
Felipe Barboza da Silva
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44 Waterloo Road, Room:G05
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEngElecEng and 30cp at 3000 level or above
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit looks at VLSI technology from the perspective of an enabling platform for digital, analog, and complete system solutions. By taking a systems approach driven by the applications and algorithms, the VLSI design is driven toward a more optimised solution by analysis at higher levels. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate an understanding of foundational impact of implementation technology and develop advanced VLSI engineering skills.
- ULO2: Evaluate systems and algorithms in regard to their implementation as VLSI integrated circuits.
- ULO3: Incorporate design trade-offs involving area, power and performance as a result of algorithm and architecture selection for practical problems requiring VLSI solutions.
- ULO4: Demonstrate competency in the practical use of standard VLSI work products for communication and documentation of engineering processes.
- ULO5: Execute a project to implement an application or VLSI algorithm and produce requirements, specifications, and designs for low-power, area and/or high performance.
General Assessment Information
Grading and passing requirement for unit
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/CR/D/HD).
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Hurdle Requirements
There are no hurdle requirements.
Late submissions and Resubmissions
Late submissions will attract a penalty of 10% marks per day. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgment of a formal notice of disruption of studies.
Once an assignment submission has closed no resubmission of assignments will be permitted.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 10% | No | Week 4 |
| Project Report | 20% | No | Week 13 |
| Project Defence | 30% | No | Exam Period |
| Assignment 2 | 10% | No | Week 7 |
| Assignment 2 Defence | 15% | No | Week 7 |
| Assignment 1 Defence | 15% | No | Week 4 |
Assignment 1
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 10%
Assignment 1 Report (1000-word equivalent)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of foundational impact of implementation technology and develop advanced VLSI engineering skills.
- Evaluate systems and algorithms in regard to their implementation as VLSI integrated circuits.
- Incorporate design trade-offs involving area, power and performance as a result of algorithm and architecture selection for practical problems requiring VLSI solutions.
- Demonstrate competency in the practical use of standard VLSI work products for communication and documentation of engineering processes.
Project Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Project Report (2000-word equivalent)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of foundational impact of implementation technology and develop advanced VLSI engineering skills.
- Evaluate systems and algorithms in regard to their implementation as VLSI integrated circuits.
- Incorporate design trade-offs involving area, power and performance as a result of algorithm and architecture selection for practical problems requiring VLSI solutions.
- Demonstrate competency in the practical use of standard VLSI work products for communication and documentation of engineering processes.
- Execute a project to implement an application or VLSI algorithm and produce requirements, specifications, and designs for low-power, area and/or high performance.
Project Defence
Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 30%
Project Defence
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of foundational impact of implementation technology and develop advanced VLSI engineering skills.
- Evaluate systems and algorithms in regard to their implementation as VLSI integrated circuits.
- Incorporate design trade-offs involving area, power and performance as a result of algorithm and architecture selection for practical problems requiring VLSI solutions.
- Demonstrate competency in the practical use of standard VLSI work products for communication and documentation of engineering processes.
- Execute a project to implement an application or VLSI algorithm and produce requirements, specifications, and designs for low-power, area and/or high performance.
Assignment 2
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 10%
Assignment 2 Report (1000-word equivalent)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of foundational impact of implementation technology and develop advanced VLSI engineering skills.
- Evaluate systems and algorithms in regard to their implementation as VLSI integrated circuits.
- Incorporate design trade-offs involving area, power and performance as a result of algorithm and architecture selection for practical problems requiring VLSI solutions.
- Demonstrate competency in the practical use of standard VLSI work products for communication and documentation of engineering processes.
Assignment 2 Defence
Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 15%
Assignment 2 Defence
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of foundational impact of implementation technology and develop advanced VLSI engineering skills.
- Evaluate systems and algorithms in regard to their implementation as VLSI integrated circuits.
- Incorporate design trade-offs involving area, power and performance as a result of algorithm and architecture selection for practical problems requiring VLSI solutions.
- Demonstrate competency in the practical use of standard VLSI work products for communication and documentation of engineering processes.
Assignment 1 Defence
Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 15%
Assignment 1 Defence
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of foundational impact of implementation technology and develop advanced VLSI engineering skills.
- Evaluate systems and algorithms in regard to their implementation as VLSI integrated circuits.
- Incorporate design trade-offs involving area, power and performance as a result of algorithm and architecture selection for practical problems requiring VLSI solutions.
- Demonstrate competency in the practical use of standard VLSI work products for communication and documentation of engineering processes.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Textbook: None required to purchase. Lecturer will provide the reading material.
Suggested references: Keshab K. Parhi, “VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems: Design and Implementation”, Wiley, 1998.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Changes from Previous Offering
Minor updates and re-structuring of the content.