Course Description ELE2081 - Microprocessor Systems I (2005/2006)

Level	Undergraduate
ECTS Credits	5
Duration	Spring
Language	Norwegian
Prerequisite(s)
Aim	The students will learn basic knowledge about the operation and programming of 16 and 32 bits micro processor systems based on Intel’s processors, and an understanding of the links between software and hardware and low level and high level of programming.
Content	Software: - The programming model of a CPU - Execution of a programme - Borland Turbo Assembler and Turbo Debugger - Addresssing in assembly - Programming structures in assembly - The instruction set: data transfer instructions, arithmetic instructions, bit manipulation, strings, procedures, macros, interrupts Hardware: - CPU, busses and memory - Timer 8254, interrupt controller 8259 - Parallell peripheral interface 8255 - Numeric processor ix87 - Brief introduction to other microprocessors (ix86 and Pentium).
Study Methods	Lectures, Laboratory Work Exercises in the computer laboratory
Assessment	Written Exam, 3 hours
Grading System	Alphabetical Scale, A (best) - F (fail)
Course Requirements	Exercises Compulsory exercises must be accepted, individually or as a group exercise