COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Microprocessor Systems
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
EEE 561
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is familarize students with microprocessor architecture, interfaces, and opearting systems. In this course various processors such as Motorola, Intel and ARM and operating systems such as -Linux and PalmOS will be covered.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Become familiar with various microprocessor families,
  • Become familiar computer architecture,
  • Learn interfaces such as USB, PCB, Ethernet and bluetooth
  • Learn operating systems such as uC-Linux and PalmOS
Course Description The course will cover hardware and software design methodologies, use of CAD and simulation tools, assemblers, compilers, debuggers, and programmers. Different microprocessor architectures such as Motorola, Intel, and ARM will be discussed and evaluated, as well as Operating Systems such as uC-Linux and PalmOS. Computer interfaces such as USB, PCI, Ethernet, and Bluetooth will also be discussed in detail.
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Microprocessor Systems The course slides
2 CPU architecture The course slides
3 Freescale Architecture he course slides
4 Intel Architecture The course slides
5 Computer Organization The course slides
6 Programming Languages The course slides
7 Compilers and Debuggers The course slides
8 Midterm
9 Ethernet The course slides
10 USB interface The course slides
11 PCI interface The course slides
12 Bluetooth The course slides
13 Operating Systems The course slides
14 Uci-Linux The course slides
15 PalmOS The course slides
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks The course slides
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
4
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
1
40
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
15
4
60
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
4
15
Presentation / Jury
4
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
20
Final Exams
35
    Total
188

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; evaluates, interprets and applies information. X
2 Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and their limitations. X
3 Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; can combine and use information from different disciplines. Knows and applies the research methods in studies of the area with a high level of skill.
X
4 Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary. X
5 Defines and formulates problems related to Electrical and Electronics Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions. Can independently realize novel studies that bring innovation to the field, or methods, or design, or known methods.
X
6 Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs. X
7 Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modeling; analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process. Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. X
8 Can work effectively in interdisciplinary teams as well as teams of the same discipline, can lead such teams and can develop approaches for resolving complex situations; can work independently and takes responsibility. X
9 Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level C1 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale. X
10 Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form.
X
11 Evaluates the results of scientific, technological and engineering research and development activities in terms of the social, environmental, health, safety and legal aspects. Examines social relations and norms related to the field, and develops and makes attempts to change them if necessary. Knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications. 
X
12 Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity. Adheres to the principles of research and publication ethics.
X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest