M.SC. in Computer Engineering (Without Thesis)

EEE 561 | 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	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Levent EREN
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

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Become familiar with various microprocessor families,
2	Become familiar computer architecture,
3	Learn interfaces such as USB, PCB, Ethernet and bluetooth
4	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.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
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	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	4	20
Project
Seminar / Workshop	1	40
Oral Exams
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
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	4	60
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury	4	35	140
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop	1	45	45
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	37	37
Final Exam			0
		Total	330

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Computer Engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.		-	-	-	X	-
2	Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Computer 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.		-	-	-	-	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 Computer Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions.		-	-	-	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 modelling, analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process.		-	-	-	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 B2 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	Is knowledgeable about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Computer Engineering applications, knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Computer Engineering applications.		-	-	-	-	X
12	Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity.		-	-	X	-	-