EEE421 Microprocessors

5 ECTS - 3-2 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 4 National Credit

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

Update Time: 10.09.2026 02:39