School Year 2002-2003, 1st Semester
Course Description
This course is designed to equip the students with fundamental concepts of microprocessor systems and their applications. It also serves as an introduction to computer organization and architecture. It focuses on practical exercises with emphasis on microprocessor programming, interfacing, and controllers. Lectures on microprocessor organization and programming, microprocessor architecture, system components, interfacing techniques, and interfacing standards are complemented by laboratory work.
Schedule
TTH 10:30-12:00 at F-113 (sections B1 and B2)
TTH 13:30-15:00 at F-304 (section A1)
Protopapas, D. A. Microcomputer Hardware Design.
Rafiquzzaman, M. Microprocessors and Microcomputer-Based System Design.
Hall, D. Microprocessors and Interfacing.
Malvino, A. P. Digital Computer Electronics.
Uffenbeck, J. Microcomputers and Microprocessors: The 8080, 8085, and Z-80
Programming, Interfacing, and Troubleshooting.
Brey, B. The Intel Microprocessors: 8086/8088, 80186, 80286, 80386, 80486,
Pentium, and Pentium Pro,Architecture, Programming, and
Interfacing.
The lecture grade is 60% of the final grade. The calculation of the lecture grade will be based on the following components:
- 40% Long Exams
- 20% Final Exam
- 20% Projects
- 10% Quizzes
- 10% Homework
A
greater than or equal to 92
B+
less than 92 and greater than or equal to 87
B
less than 87 and greater than or equal to 81
C+
less than 81 and greater than or equal to 76
C
less than 76 and greater than or equal to 70
D
less than 70 and greater than or equal to 60
F
less than 60
Students with an average class standing of A or B+ for all course work prior to October 9 will be exempted from taking the final exam.
Class Policies
- Reading assignments, lecture notes and other information sources will have copies in the Rizal Library (reserve section) and will also be made available through the class beadle.
- Attendance will be checked anytime during the first 45 minutes of class. Those who are not present when the roll is called will be considered absent. The maximum allowable number of cuts is 6.
- Late projects and homework will be deducted 10% of the total points per day of non-submission.
- Persons caught committing acts of academic dishonesty will be given a zero for the particular course work.
- Eating or drinking is not allowed inside the classroom.
Every Monday and Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 or by appointment, at F-308.