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FACULTY OF HEALTH, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

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UNIT TITLE Microprocessor Systems

UNIT CODE ENS5257

CREDIT POINTS 15

FULL YEAR UNIT No

MODE OF DELIVERY On-campus

This version of the unit will be offered from 1/07/2014

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides an introduction to microprocessor and microcontroller systems. The

basic architecture of a generic microprocessor is examined and concepts of assembly

language programming, memory devices, data bus operation and input/output

interfacing are explored.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. describe the fundamental architecture of a microprocessor system;

2. explain how memory and I/O devices are interfaced to a microprocessor;

3. explain the operation of interrupt, t imer and serial communication sub-systems in

microprocessors;

4. design simple microcontroller based systems;

5. write simple programs to control microprocessor based systems and interfaced

hardware;

6. evaluate and select appropriate microprocessors to suit a particular application

environment; and

7. research advancements in microprocessor technologies and reflect critically on

their significance to engineering practice.

UNIT CONTENT

1. Overview of microprocessor and microcontroller systems.

2. Memory devices and interfacing.

3. CPU architecture; registers, instruct ions and data addressing modes.

4. Fundamentals of assembly language programming, data structures, and

subroutine calls.

5. I/O, polling and interrupts.

6. Sources of interrupts, interrupt cycle, interrupt handling routines.

7. Counters and timers.

8. Parallel and serial communication methods.9. Interfacing of microprocessors with external hardware (LEDs, switches, displays,

sensors, etc.).

10. Advanced applications of microprocessor systems (mobile, industrial, wearable,

etc.).

TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESSES

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Seminars and laboratories.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

The following graduate attributes will be developed in this unit:

Ability to communicate

Critical appraisal skills

Ability to generate ideas

ASSESSMENT

Grading Schema 1

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments

may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered

provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Item On-Campus Assessment Value Mandatory to

PassAssignment Theory based assignment 10%

Project Microprocessor system project and

laboratory work*

30% Yes

Presentation Research seminar 10%

Examination End of semester examination 50% Yes

*Due to professional competency skill development associated with this unit,

participation in all laboratory sessions and successful completion of associated tasks is

a mandatory requirement for passing this unit. Students who are unable to attend a lab

session for a legitimate reason will need to arrange a make-up session with theirlecturer. Students who fail to complete all required laboratory tasks without legitimate

cause may be awarded an FI grade (Fail Incomplete).

TEXTS

Hamacher, C., Vranesic, Z., Zaky, S. & Manjikian, N. (2012) Computer organization and

embedded systems(6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

SIGNIFICANT REFERENCES

Mazidi, M. A., Mazidi, J. & Causey, D. (2010). The x86 PC: assembly language, design,and interfacing(5th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Pack, D. J., & Barrett, S. F. (2007). 68HC12 microcontroller - theory and applications

(2nd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Spasov, P. (2004). Microcontroller technology: The 68HC11(5th ed.). New Jersey:

Prentice Hall.

Tocci, R. J., & Ambrosio, F. J. (2003). Microprocessors and microcomputers: hardware

and software(6th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this

subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes

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and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide

support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students

with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and

Disability Service website:

http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are

substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these

rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

plagiarism;

unauthorised collaboration;

cheating in examinations;

theft of other students work.

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has

not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can

be accessed through the ECU website.

http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity