Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | EEE421 |
| Name | Microprocessors |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ULUS ÇEVİK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ULUS ÇEVİK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Introducing the basic infrastructure of microprocessor architectures, programming with Assembly, and Machine languages.
Course Content
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.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
The Intel Microprocessors, Barry B. Brey, Prentice Hall.
Notes
Lecture notes.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The student, on successful completion of this course: Comprehends the architecture of the microprocessor, |
| LO02 | Distinguishes addressing modes, |
| LO03 | Recognizes peripherals, and use them, |
| LO04 | Develops algorithms, and converts them to programs using the assembly, and machine languages. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ computer programming techniques, and information technologies effectively. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronics engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of the microprocessor. | Nothing. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | The structure and the architecture of the microprocessor. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 3 | Number systems and conversions. | Review the previous lecture content | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Addressing modes. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Data transfer instructions. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Arithmetic and logic instructions. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Arithmetic and logic instructions (continued) | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review the previous lecture contents | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Program control instructions. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Usage of the flags register. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Programming the microprocessor. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Subprograms, the stack. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | The machine language. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | The machine language (continued) | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Interrupts. | Review the previous lecture contents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review the previous lecture contents | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review the previous lecture contents | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 130 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,20 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||