CPT210 Microprocessor Systems Semester 2 2023-2024

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Department of Computing

CPT210

Microprocessor Systems

Semester 2

2023-2024

SECTION A: Basic Information

q Brief Introduction to the Module

The aim of this module is to provide students, who have no previous knowledge of microprocessor systems, with a good understanding of how basic microprocessors work. This includes developing a sufficient understanding of assembly language to enable them to write and analyse simple programmes. The students learn about different data formats such as ASCII, 2's complement and floating point format and are introduced to advanced microprocessor concepts, such as pipelines and Harvard architecture.

q Key Module Information

Module name: Microprocessor Systems

Module code: CPT210

Credit value: 2.5

Semester in which the module is taught: 2

Pre-requisites needed for the module: basic C/C++ or Java

Programmes on which the module is shared:

BEng Computer Science and Technology

BEng Digital Media Technology

BEng Electrical Engineering

BEng Electronic Science and Technology

BEng Telecommunications Engineering

BEng Mechatronics and Robotic Systems

q Delivery Schedule

Lecture room: Available on the LM and the timetable website

Lecture time: Available on the LM and the timetable website

Tutorial times: Available on the LM and the timetable website

SECTION B: What you can expect from the module

q Educational Aims of the Module

The aim of this module is to provide students, who have no previous knowledge of microprocessor systems, with a good understanding of how basic microprocessors work and their architecture. This will include developing a sufficient understanding of assembly language to enable them to write and analyse simple programmes for a 32-bit ARM 7 processor. The students learn about different data formats such as ASCII, 2's complement and floating point format and are introduced to advanced microprocessor concepts, such as pipelines and Harvard architecture.

q Learning Outcomes

A. Have a good knowledge of basic microprocessor architecture

B. Have a good knowledge of ARM assembly language

C. Understand standard formats for negative and floating point numbers.

D. Appreciate interfacing microprocessors with memory.

q Assessment Details

1. Final exam: 2 hours, 70%

2. Assignment: 15%

3. Lab Assignment: 15%

Start time and deadlines for coursework will be announced at least 2 weeks beforehand

q Methods of Learning and Teaching

This module is delivered through lectures, tutorials and programming exercises. Problems are embedded in lectures and there are a number of programming exercises that can be completed using ARM emulators that the students can download.

Knowledge of the lecture material is tested by the use of the XJTLU student response system.

q Syllabus & Teaching Plan

q Tutorial Schedule

Additional tutorials will be arranged in weeks 12 and 13. Please check the time table for the venue and time.

q Reading Materials

From the past years: “This is a standard undergraduate module and you will find a lot of information on the internet and in the many books in the library. The lectures are not based on any specific text book. Links to useful online resources will be made available via learning mall”