GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
MICROCOMPUTERS/BM-204
Course Title: MICROCOMPUTERS
Credits 4 ECTS 6
Semester 4 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurettin TOPALOGLU
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/nurettin/
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  nurettin@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Know the principles of computer and the approaches that build up its architecture (ISA-HSA)
Understand the architecture of instruction, logic of code decoding and instruction sets of CISC and RISC architectures
Explain the basic structure of computer architectures (Von Neuman and Harvard).
Know the differences between the computer architecture and organization, and the logical development of microprocessor structure.
Explain the features of basic and advanced microprocessors.
Recognize the basic and advanced microprocessor structures (registers, ALU, control unit) and knows their functions.
Explain the memory and types of the memories and addressing techniques.
Understand the structures of microprocessors, addressing modes, and functions of assembly language.
Know the input-output systems and programs them.
Know how a microprocessor based system works.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face and practise
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction to computer architecture, overview of the historical developments and microcomputer systems
2. Week  Principles of the computer: architecture of the CISC and RISC , architecture of the von neuman and harvard
3. Week  Concept of the microprocessors: features of the basic and advanced processors
4. Week  From simple to complex microprocessor structures: control of timing, buses, interface techniques
5. Week  Basic processor architecture: registers, aritmetic and logic unit, control unit, concepts of memory addressing and interrupts
6. Week  Structures of the memory, memory addressing and mapping, address decoding techniques
7. Week  Programming the microprocessor: features of assembly language, architectures of instruction and addressing modes
8. Week  Instruction set and techniques of programming
9. Week  Midterm exam
10. Week  Programming: data transfer and usage og stack, aritmetic and logic processing
11. Week  Programming: proccess of controlling logic and elements
12. Week  Programming techniques: processing of the time delaying and subroutines
13. Week  Input and output units: communication techniques, serial and parallel communication
14. Week  Interrupts subroutines and controlling the input-output
15. Week  Controlling external devices by using parallel input-output techniques
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Topaloğlu, N., "Microprocessors and Assembly Language", 6th Edition, Seckin Publishing, Ankara, 2014.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
60
 Assignment
1
10
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
1
20
 Quiz
1
10
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
16
3
48
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
16
2
32
 Reading
8
1
8
 Searching in Internet and Library
8
1
8
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
5
5
 Final and Studying for Final
1
8
8
 Other
15
3
45
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
154
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
6.16
 ECTS: 
6
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Gaining the necessary theoretical and applied knowledge on engineering, mathematics, and science, skills for determining, defining and formulating computer engineering problems.X
2Gaining the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis, modeling and design methods in computer engineering problems.X
3Gaining the ability to design a system, process or product related to computer engineering for a specific given purpose, gaining the ability to apply modern design tools.X
4Gaining the ability to evaluate the issues of security, robustness, adaptability, economy, ecological problems and sustainability in engineering solutions under realistic constraints and conditions.X
5Gaining the ability of simulation, experimenting, design, interpreting results for analysis and solution of computer engineering problems. Gaining the ability of analyzing of data for real problems which are need of industry.X
6Gaining the ability to use contemporary techniques and tools, information technologies for engineering applications.X
7Gaining the ability to work efficiently as individual or in a group in computer engineering discipline or in interdisciplinary studies. Gaining the ability to act independently, to use initiative when needed, and to be creative.X
8Gaining the ability to communicate efficiently by expressing his/her opinions in Turkish verbally or in written form in a concise manner. Gaining ability to efficiently use at least a foreign language in his/her proficiency.X
9Gaining the ability to grasp the significance of the concepts in areas such as business entrepreneurship, innovation and gaining ability for planning and management of a project.X
10Gaining the ability of awareness about self-renewal concept by comprehending the necessity of lifelong learning.X
11Gaining the ability to have professional and ethical responsibility.X
12The development of personality such as self-confidence, undaunting in the face of difficulties, consistency and patience.X
13Awareness about problems concerning with social, economic, environmental, etc. in our age and realization of the engineering profession by keeping mind in the responsibility which is related the awareness.X