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  Course Description
Course Name : Microprocessors

Course Code : EEE421

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ULUS ÇEVİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student, on successful completion of this course:
Comprehends the architecture of the microprocessor,
Distinguishes addressing modes,
Recognizes peripherals, and use them,
Develops algorithms, and converts them to programs using the assembly, and machine languages.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the basic infrastructure of microprocessor architectures, programming with Assembly, and Machine languages.

Course Contents : History of the microprocessor. The structure and the architecture of the microprocessor. Number systems and conversions. Addressing modes. Data transfer instructions. Arithmetic and logic instructions. Program control instructions. Usage of the flags register. Programming the microprocessor. Subprograms. Stack. The machine language. Interrupts.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom, and Laboratory.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 History of the microprocessor. None Lecture, discussion
2 The structure and the architecture of the microprocessor. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
3 Number systems and conversions. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
4 Addressing modes. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
5 Data transfer instructions. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
6 Arithmetic and logic instructions. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
7 Midterm Examination Review the previous lecture contents Written examination
8 Program control instructions. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
9 Usage of the flags register. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
10 Programming the microprocessor. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
11 Subprograms, the stack. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
12 The machine language. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
13 Interrupts. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, Laboratory work
14 Review. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
15 Review. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion
16/17 Final examination Review the previous lecture contents Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  The Intel Microprocessors, Barry B. Brey, Prentice Hall.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 1
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 3
3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 3
4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 3
5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 4
6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 5
7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 2
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 3
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 5
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 1
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 1
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 1
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 5 70
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 3 39
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 121
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.84
ECTS Credit: 5