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Computer Engineering
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code EE 306
Course Title in English Microprocessors
Course Title in Turkish Mikroişlemciler
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom,Laboratory Work
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: None Lab: 1 Other: None
Estimated Student Workload 177 hours per semester
Number of Credits 7 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites EE 203 - Digital Systems Design
EE 203 - Digital Systems Design
Expected Prior Knowledge Prior knowledge in basic electronics, digital systems and Boolean algebra is expected.
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the basics of microprocessors, its components and structure, and to design a system using microprocessor and peripherals.
Course Description This course provides a comprehensive introduction to computer and microprocessor based systems. The following topics are covered: Binary numeral system, Input/Output Interface, I/O with interrupts, direct memory access and management, microprocessor architecture; system design with the state of the art microprocessors.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders bilgisayar ve mikroişlemci tabanlı sistemlere kapsamlı bir giriş sağlamaktadır. Aşağıdaki konular kapsanacaktır: İkili değer aritmetiği, Giriş/Çıkış arayüzü, Kesmeler, adresleme yöntemleri, genel mikroişlemciler ve mimarileri, modern mikroişlemcilerle sistem tasarımı.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) comprehend the structure and basic elements of a microprocessor/microcomputer such as CPU, addressing methods, memory and memory design;
2) apply basic interfacing for microprocessor input/output;
3) use the stack operation, subprogram and interrupt service routine to solve complex microprocessor programming problems;
4) design a microprocessors-based system as a part of team.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics H Exam,HW,Lab,Project
2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors H Exam,HW,Lab,Project
3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences N
4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts N
5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives H Exam,HW,Lab,Project
6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions H Exam,HW,Lab,Project
7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. N
Prepared by and Date TUBA AYHAN , February 2021
Course Coordinator TUBA AYHAN
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to computer systems, Number systems, binary arithmetic and data representation
2) The architecture of microprocessor
3) Instruction set: Load, Store, Addressing modes
4) Instruction set: logic instructions and arithmetic instructions
4) Addressing Modes
5) Instruction set: Data Movement Instructions, logic instructions and arithmetic instructions
6) Programming the microprocessor with examples
7) Basic I/O interface
8) Memory interface
9) Interrupts, sub-routine and stack operation
10) Programming practice (using interrupts)
11) Direct Memory Access (DMA)
12) Microprocessor-based system design
13) Arithmetic co-processors
14) Advanced methods in microprocessor-based system design: introduction to multi-core systems
15) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
16) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsARM Assembly Language Fundamentals and Techniques, William Hohl Christopher Hinds, CRC Press, 2014. Computer Organization and Embedded Systems, Hamacher, Vranesic, Zaky, Manjikian, 6Ed, Mgh, 2012. Barry B. Brey, The Intel Microprocessors: Pearson New International Edition, 8/E, 2013. Patterson, David A; Hennessy, John L, Computer organization and design: the hardware/software interface by The Morgan Kaufmann series in computer architecture and design, Revised 4th edition, 2012. ARM Cortex-A9 microprocessor tutorials, instruction set and DE1-SoC manuals – online.
Teaching MethodsContact hours using “Flipped Classroom” as an active learning technique.
Homework and ProjectsThere will be assignments with these topics: 1. Binary arithmetic, 2. Microprocessor architecture 3. Microprocessor programming 4. Microprocessor programming with interrupts 5. Co-processors. Some will be given as quizzes, depending on the classroom/lab availability. There will be a group project on microprocessor-based system design. Forming groups with at least 1 EE and 1 COMP students is encouraged. Project demo and presentations is open to all faculty members; COMP and EE department members are explicitly invited.
Laboratory WorkStudents will carry out experiments on the following topics: programming a microprocessor for simple I/O operation, programming a microprocessor using interrupts and sub-routines, building a microprocessor-based system on evaluation board. Students are required to get prepared for their lab work beforehand by using off-text book learning strategies, when needed. Students carry out lab work with their lab mates. Lab time is limited; therefore, they need to plan their teamwork accordingly. There are at least 7 lab sessions. First lab session is not reported, is not graded.
Computer UseLaboratory work requires computer usage for microprocessor programming. Homework assignments require using computer aided design tools and emulators, too.
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Laboratory 6 % 30
Quiz(zes) 7 % 25
Project 1 % 20
Midterm(s) 1 % 25
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Instructor’s office and phone number: 5th Floor office hours: TBA email address: ayhant@mef.edu.tr Policies: Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, a make-up exam will be given for the missed midterm. Make-up exam is scheduled within the 7 days that the student does not have an excuse anymore. Missing a final/project: Faculty regulations. Homework assignments are due 2 weeks after it is announced. Late ones are not accepted unless a faculty approved excuse is presented. All exams are in closed-notes and closed-books format. Necessary instruction set and manuals will be provided or brought by the student. To be eligible of submitting the final project, you should attend 5 out of 7 lab sessions, collect 160pnt out of 800 from lab reports and homework and your midterm score should be at least 20 (out of 100). Anyone with a final project score lower than 20 (out of 100) will fail. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://3fcampus.mef.edu.tr/uploads/cms/webadmin.mef.edu.tr/4833_2.pdf

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 70
Laboratory 7 2 2 2 42
Project 1 20 2 22
Quiz(zes) 7 2 1 21
Midterm(s) 1 20 2 22
Total Workload 177
Total Workload/25 7.1
ECTS 7