Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
ETRO 205
Course Title
Digital Computer Technology II
Credits
4
Date of Outline
January 29, 2004
2. Course Description
Introduces digital computer and microprocessor
technology including memory circuits,
microprocessor architecture, addressing modes,
programming, stack operations, subroutines, input
and output operations, microcomputer subsystems
and interfacing, troubleshooting of computer
circuits.
3. Contact Hours/Type
6 hrs. lecture-lab
4. Prerequisites
ETRO 201, and MATH 107 or 135 or higher, or
consent
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Analyze and test microprocessor circuits. Program a microprocessor system. Analyze
computer building block circuits including MPU, I/O, Power, Data Buss, Address
buss and Memory circuits
6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Student Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
a. Describe INPUT/OUTPUT conditions for a microprocessor
b. Identify the architecture of typical MPU
c. Describe the purpose the instruction set of the MPU
d. Identify Logic instructions
e. Describe the purpose of Opcodes and their operations
f. Identify the voltage thresholds and signals produced by MPU
g. Describe operations of Registers and the ALU
h. Measure waveforms and logic levels of a MPU
i. Plan and flowchart programs
j. Write and run program
k. Identify Move instructions
l. Use Jump and Flag instructions
m. Test Call and Returns
n. Troubleshoot and debug programs
o. Describe I/O instructions
p. Use Push and Pop commands
q. Identify Control and Mask Interrupts
r. Identify and test I/O devices
s. Measure outputs of MPU Busses
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
1-2 weeks Introduction to microprocessor fundamentals (a,b)
1-2 weeks Introduction to instruction sets (a,b,c)
1-2 weeks Microprocessor hardware (a,b,f,h,s)
1-2 weeks Introduction to microprocessor programming ( d,e,g,i,j,n )
1-2 weeks Algorythms (i,j)
1-2 weeks Microprocessor programming (i,j,k,l,n)
1-2 weeks Sub Routine programming (i,j,m,n,p)
1-2 weeks Input and output programming (i,j,n,o,q,r)
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8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
An appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is to be
offered from those currently available in the field. A representative example is:
Text:
Ronald J. Tocci, Digital Systems-Principles and Applications, PrenticeHall
Materials:
Text(s) may be supplemented with:
Accompanying practice exercises if available
Articles, handouts and/or exercises prepared by the instructor
Magazine or newspaper articles
On-line materials
Other:
Engineering Notebook
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Evaluation and Grading
Examinations (written and/or oral)
In-class exercises
Homework
Quizzes
Projects/research
Attendance and/or class participation
40-60%
0-30%
20-30%
0-30%
0-40%
0-20%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors and specific instructional
methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course. Suggested
techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Lecture, problem solving, and class exercises or readings
Class discussions or guest lectures
Audio, visual or presentations involving the internet
Visual step-by-step instruction with students following along
Student class presentations
Group or individual projects
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