Assembly Language Programming
525.120
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the programming of computers at the machine level.
General concepts relevant to microprocessors, minicomputers, and mainframes are presented,
including memory access, numerical representations, programming models, and coding
techniques.
Syllabus
- Machine/Assembly/High-level languages; processor architecture
- 8080/6800 data transfer instructions; 6800 addressing modes; Fox Trainer
- Numerical representations; flags; 8080 ALU/jump instructions
- Example routines; Lab #1 assignment
- Programmer's reference card; example routines
- Delay loops; Lab #2 assignment; Z-80; Zad assembler; 6800 ALU/branch instructions
- Stack; subroutines; parameter passing
- Example subroutines; Fox I/O routines; Lab #3 assignment
- I/O, interrupts
- Lookup tables; State transition tables; Lab #4 assignment; MCS-48 microcontroller
- Program methodologies
- Final exam
Prerequisites
Programming competence in a high-level language such as BASIC or PASCAL.
Instructor
Robert Glaser heads IC Engineering, Inc., a design and manufacturing firm
concentrating in telecommunications equipment. He holds a Ph.D. degree in electrical
engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, where he also teaches a laboratory course
in microprocessing in the undergraduate program.
E-mail the instructor.
Computer Lab Requirements
No specific computer requirements are necessary for this course. A PC is helpful.
Textbook
Microprocessor Fundamentals (Schaum's Outline) by Roger Tokheim
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