Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – 2015-16/Spring
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Prefix/Section:
Credit Hours:
Class Begins/Ends:
Meeting Day/Time:
No-Class Days:
Section Census Date:
Last Day to Withdraw:
Delivery Type/Class Location:
Lab Location:
Course Web Address:
Intel Assembly Language I
INFO 2521-99
4.5
3/10/2016 thru 5/25/2016
TBD
n/a
3/23/2016
5/11/2016
Classroom/TBD
SOC CON 217 (2nd floor: Learning & Tutoring Center)
(See faculty web site)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
M, T, W 11:00a-12:00p
M, W
1:00p-2:00p
T
3:30p-4:30p
SOC MHY 110
402-738-4089
(voice-mail)
402-738-4535
*Stated office hours may need to be changed due to special circumstances or events. If the student wishes to meet with the instructor at a
time other than scheduled office hours, the student should make an appointment with the instructor.
Home phone:
Email Address:
Faculty Web Site(s):
Academic Program Area:
(402) 556-3071
areinarz@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/ (also see
https://mccadc.mccinfo.net/infodept/areinarz/Course%20Resources/)
Dr. Tom C. Pensabene, Dean of Information Technology & e-Learning
(tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students develop knowledge and abilities in relation to common cross-platform data representations,
computer architecture, and machine and assembly language principles and techniques. Topics include
assembly language directives, operators, and program structure. Students use Intel x86 Assembly
Language to develop simple applications.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: INFO 1522 (CPT 123) C++ Programming I
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and abilities in relation to common cross-platform data
representations, computer architecture, and machine and assembly language principles and
techniques.
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2. Approach programming problems with a machine-level mind set.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of assembly language directives, operators, and program structure.
4. Write, assemble, and execute 32-bit Protected mode (and optionally 16-bit Real-address mode)
assembly language programs for simple applications (without having to ask anyone for help).
5. Demonstrate improved machine-level debugging skills, monitoring each of the CPU's actions
as directly as possible.
6. Demonstrate how to implement fundamental high-level programming constructs at the
assembly and machine language level; explaining how high-level language compilers (such as
C++) translate statements from their language into assembly language and native machine
code; and explaining how high-level languages implement arithmetic expressions, loops, and
logical structures at the machine level.
(See Study Guide handout for more detailed objectives.)
REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Textbook:
Assembly Language for x86 Processors, 7th ed.
(title of former editions.: Assembly Language for Intel®-Based Computers)
Author:
Kip R. Irvine Publisher:
Prentice-Hall (2015) ISBN: 0-13-376940-2
Materials:
removable, submittable media
See textbook and handouts for a discussion of software needed for this course. MCC is currently using
Microsoft Visual Studio (VS) 2012. Students enrolled in this course may obtain a licensed copy of
VS and Microsoft Visio at no charge, for use on their own computers. See the following link for
details on using MSDNAA/DreamSpark: https://mccadc.mccinfo.net/msdnaa/SitePages/Home.aspx.
This software is yours to keep. Earlier versions of VS are generally acceptable, but may need to have
assembly language features added.
CLASS STRUCTURE:
In each lecture during this course, the instructor will cover material the student needs to learn and
accomplish. In addition, written handouts may be provided from time to time. These will be used to
supplement the text material and expand the course.
Instruction will consist mainly of lecture material presented by the instructor. In some classes, group
discussion and demonstration may be used. In all meetings, discussion opportunities will be provided
and the student is encouraged to ask questions and clarify information as the instructor is lecturing
and/or presenting material.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Student progress is measured against the course objectives listed earlier by means of in-class
participation, assembly language computer programs, as well as periodic written and hands-on skills
testing.
Assignments will be assembly language programs, for the student to work on either at home or in one
of the computer labs. Typical point assignments for these various aspects of programming for a 40
point program are as follows:
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Planning and documentation:
1 input layout(s)
1 printer/output layout(s)
1 hierarchy diagram
4 flowchart or pseudocode
Usage of comments in program:
2 general description of the program
2 misc. input/output requirements
2 purpose & use of each variable
(variable table)
2 program logic (for each
function/module)
Coding and implementation:
3 std. coding style & related issues
3 correct procedural logic/method
3 correct assembly and link
16 correct run
--------40 total
Full points are awarded for the inclusion of the specified item(s), with points being deducted for
notable problems. All programs must adhere to the assembly language programming style guidelines
and will be graded based on the programming requirements. Examples of each will be handed out in
class or may be found in the textbook.
Students are responsible for completing all assigned work outside of the classroom. While you may
choose to do this work someplace other than the College, Metro provides computer labs/Academic
Resource Centers for students who do not have the required resources or facilities available to them.
(See above under Class Identification.)
On very rare occasion, the instructor has been unable to find any record of work that a student claims
to have submitted. There may be several reasons this has occurred, including loss or theft of the work
before it gets to the instructor, or oversight on the part of the student or instructor. The student should
understand that grades are based upon achievement of learning objectives and successful completion of
assignments. If work is missing, for whatever reason, it becomes impossible for the instructor to
evaluate it and assign a grade. It is highly recommended that students keep backup copies of all work
submitted toward the unlikely event that it might need to be resubmitted.
Exams typically include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank questions and short programming
segments.
Other Assignments
The student will have specific assignments to read and master. These assignments are indicated in the
course schedule and/or outlined by the instructor. The student should have read the material prior to
class meeting date.
Make-Up Test Procedures:
Students MUST be present on the day of an announced test. If the instructor is informed BEFORE
THE TEST concerning a valid absence, other arrangements MAY be made. There will be no retakes
of tests. Test dates are not firm and are therefore subject to change.
Late Assignments:
Assignments turned in late MAY lose 10% per class day. Assignments are considered to be late if not
turned in prior to class starting time on the date the assignment is due. Late assignments will be
accepted up to one week late, then a grade of 0 MAY be assigned. If an assignment is turned in late,
the solution to the assignment must be significantly different from the instructor’s and other students’
solutions to the assignment.
Maintenance of Student Records
All exams will be returned to the student for in-class review, and then returned to the instructor for
record-keeping. Assignments will be returned after grading, usually 1 to 2 weeks after due date.
Students may review their current grade status with the instructor at their mutual convenience.
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Grade books (grade spreadsheets) are kept by the instructor for a minimum of one (1) year.
Student tests, papers, projects, etc., that were graded by faculty for determining the final grade and
were not returned to the student, are kept for one (1) year.
GRADING POLICY:
Grading Scale
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percent
Range
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
Course Requirements
Activity
Frequency
Weight of
Grade
Programs
Exam
7
2
280 points
300 points
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond
to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course
may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College
license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of instruction, as
described in the course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other
manner without the written consent of the student(s).
Instructor Policy:
Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding the College and program area policies and
procedures described and referenced in the Academic Honesty Statement. (CT)
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:
The course will be covered partially by assigned portions of the text and may be presented in a
sequence different from the text and some material will be covered that is not in the text. Therefore,
attendance is necessary to understand the course material. Each student is expected to recognize the
importance of class attendance and promptness. Chronic tardiness or lack of attendance will contribute
to non-achievement of course objectives. CHRONIC TARDINESS AND ABSENCES MAY RESULT
IN A REDUCTION IN THE FINAL GRADE BY 10%. If a student should miss a class for any reason,
he/she is expected to cover the material he/she missed on his/her own. All work must be made up to
the satisfaction of the instructor.
To remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Standards or Academic
Progress (https://www.mccneb.edu/Prospective-Students/Costs-Aids/Financial-Aid/Standards-ofProgress.aspx).
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Attendance/Participation Reporting: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for the
class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date.
Students in this section of Intel Assembly Language I (INFO 2521) must attend a class meeting by
23 Mar 2016.
Students are not permitted to browse the Internet, read email, or otherwise use the computer during
lecture time -unless the instructor directs you to access the computer. Using the computer during
lecture is distracting to both the instructor and students who are actively listening. Ignoring this policy
will result in lowering your attendance and participation grade. (CT)
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct
(http://mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/Student-Conduct),
which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and
challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and
maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review
information at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and
permission. If recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation from
College Disability Support Services. Permitted recordings are to be used only for the individual
student’s educational review of the class session and may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed
to others. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the
Student Conduct Code.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they may use as sources for this course may be subject to
copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library webpage at
https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/Student-Tools/Library.aspx or by your instructor.
In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College imposes
specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension
from the College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the
Advising/Counseling Centers or at https://www.mccneb.edu/About-MCC-Nebraska/AboutMCC/Board-of-Governors/Procedures.aspx.
Instructor Policy:
Please note: ANY sharing or transfer of assigned work, test contents, or answers, between a student and any
other person or party; in part or in whole; whether by disk exchange, E-mail, manual transcription, codevelopment of an assignment, or any other means; unless authorized by the instructor in advance in accordance
with the guidelines in the following paragraphs; will be considered academic misconduct and be sanctioned with
disciplinary action in accordance with the above paragraph. The instructor considers this statement to be a first
warning. All detected or reported instances of academic misconduct will receive a 0 grade and will be reported to
the Academic Dean. Any student who participates in more than one detected or reported incident of academic
misconduct will receive a course grade of F. Stronger penalties may apply based on the student’s history of
academic misconduct. Both originating and receiving parties will be liable to such sanction.
Sharing of class notes and handouts is authorized. Obtaining assistance from others (including tutors or lab techs) for
specific programming issues or debugging is authorized. However, no further collaboration is authorized for any
standard assignment. Students wishing to collaborate further must contact the instructor for special assignments. Such
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special assignments must clearly identify in advance which portions are the responsibilities of each individual student
wishing to collaborate. The learning objectives, level of difficulty, and typical work involved for each portion must be
comparable to that for a single student working alone on the corresponding standard assignment. Each portion will be
graded individually. Each portion must clearly represent the competency of the individual responsible for it, and only
that individual. The instructor reserves the right to refuse any request for special assignments.
Indications of unauthorized collaboration and/or intent to defraud include, but are not restricted to, assignments,
submitted by students (not necessarily from the same section) individually under each of their respective names; but
which are essentially identical; are essentially identical except for mechanical changes such as differing variable or
module names; are essentially identical except for differing comments; or exhibit essentially identical idiosyncratic
features such as errors in syntax, style, logic, output formatting, or spelling. The same criteria apply to submissions, by
one or more students, where those submissions bear indications of copying from any other unauthorized source.
Authorized sources, excepting for “closed book” assessments, are the student textbook for the class, lecture notes, class
handouts, and technology documentation and help materials. Unauthorized sources are any materials that provide or
purport to provide an answer or solution to any assessment (assignment, exam, etc.), or portion thereof, or allow the
student to present material for assessment prepared with less intellectual or creative engagement than he or she would
have had to invest if said unauthorized material were unavailable. Permission to use general resources, such as the
Internet, does not constitute permission to use unauthorized sources that may be found on or in such general resources.
In summary, grades and degrees are awarded to an individual for his or her demonstrated competencies and abilities.
Therefore, the work you submit must be your work and only your work.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should
officially withdraw through My Services on the MCC My Way portal at http://myway.mccneb.edu/ or
by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure [to meet the attendance
and participation requirements of the course and] to officially withdraw will result in a failing (F)
grade, [unless there is documented instructor assent to alternative means to meet course requirements].
The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning-and-Tutoring Centers (LTCs), Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly,
supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in
these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills.
Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second
Language, and online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Learning-and-Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student
Handbook, College Catalog, and online at https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/StudentTools.aspx.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from
Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have
arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these
accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit
https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/Student-Tools/Disability-Support-Services.aspx.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its programs
and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet, call your Internet provider.

If you need help connecting to the course from the Blackboard login page, refer to “Getting
Started Online” at https://www.mccneb.edu/Online.

If you are unable to solve the problem, email BlackboardSupport@mccneb.edu or call 402457-2834.
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk
at 457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones),
you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community
College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is
your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures
Memorandum may be found at the following website: https://www.mccneb.edu/About-MCCNebraska/About-MCC/Board-of-Governors/Procedures.aspx.
Departmental Policy:
USE OF COLLEGE COMPUTERS
When you use computers in College academic resource centers, learning centers, libraries and many classrooms, you will
need to login using your student username and password. Your username is the same as your MCC My Way username and
your initial password is your student ID with leading zeros to make it seven digits. If you need assistance, please contact
staff at any of the LTCs and libraries. Your instructor may also be able to help.
It is recommended that students save their files to removable media often as they work. The College
reserves the right to take steps necessary to maintain the confidentiality of student identity information
through the use of automatic logouts and screensavers.
PROCEDURE FOR GRADE APPEALS AND OTHER COURSE CONCERNS:
A student who wishes to appeal a grade or other course matters should follow the appeal procedure
listed below. The appeal process for course grades or other course matters must be initiated no later
than the end of the quarter (last class day) following the quarter in which the course was completed.
The appeal process begins when a student writes a letter to the instructor (1st level of appeal). If
dissatisfied with the appeal at any level, the student may appeal in writing to the next level:
•
1st Level: Instructor
•
2nd Level: Appropriate Academic Dean
•
3rd Level: Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs
Course concerns are best resolved with the course instructor. If you feel you have an on-going issue,
you must first e-mail the instructor with your course concerns in a respectful, straightforward manner.
The purpose of this e-mail is to seek a resolution between you, the student, and the instructor, pointing
specifically to the syllabus and how you (as the student) can show that the procedures set up in the
syllabus were not upheld. At this point, most disputes can be resolved. A further appeal makes it to the
level of Dean only in rare cases when a written appeal to the instructor is unsuccessful. If after the
instructor/student dialog a disagreement remains, you may contact the dean’s office via e-mail
including:
(1)
Your initial correspondence to the instructor
(2)
The instructor’s reply to you
(3)
Your supporting data that the procedures established in this syllabus were not upheld.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and expected
learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this schedule that
may result in enhanced or more effective learning for students. These modifications will not
substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be done within the policies and
guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
WEEK/Days
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNMENT
1
3/10–16/2016
Introduction
Irvine Chapter 1
Handouts
2
3/17–23
Architecture
Irvine Chapter 2, 12.3 (6th & 7th
ed.), 17.3 (5th ed.) or 17.2 (4th ed.);
Detmer 9.2 handout
3
3/24–30
Assembly Language Fundamentals and Elements
Irvine Chapter 3
4
3/31–4/6
Run-Time Instruction Set—Part I: Operands,
Moves, and Math
Irvine Chapter 4
5
4/7–13
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-4)
6
4/14–20
Creating Basic Run-Time Procedures
Irvine Chapter 5
7
4/21–27
Run-Time Instruction Set—Part II: Conditional
Processing
Irvine Chapter 6
8
4/28–5/4
Run-Time Instruction Set—Part III: Bits and More
Math
Irvine Chapter 7
9
5/5–11
Creating Advanced Run-Time Procedures
Irvine Chapter 8
10
5/12–18
Strings and Arrays
Irvine Chapter 9
11
5/19–25/2016
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
IMPORTANT DATES (https://myway.mccneb.edu/StudentServices/Pages/default.aspx)
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: https://www.mccneb.edu/Academic-Programs/AcademicAffairs/Academic-Calendar.aspx
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2016 (15/SP) Spring Quarter Important Dates
Classes begin.................................................................................................................. Mar 10 Th
Census Date/Tenth Day* date ....................................................................................... Mar 23 W
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class without receiving a grade .........Varies by Class**
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class with a refund varies .......... See Refund Policy
Spring Break/College Closed ............................................................................. Mar 26-27 Sa-Su
Winter quarter “I” incomplete grades are due ..................................................................May 11 W
Classes end ...................................................................................................................... May 25 W
Spring grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. ..................................................................... May 31 Tu
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Summer 2016 (16/SS) Registration begins…….Mar 18 F
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Summer 2016 (16/SS) Registration begins ..............Mar 22 T
General Registration Summer 2016 (16/SS) Registration begins ....................................Mar 24 Th
*Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, go to the class
schedule found online at https://catalog.mccneb.edu/Pages/Home.aspx then, find the course section and
click on the Important Dates link on the same line as the course title. Dates for each course section are
automatically calculated based on the start and end dates and the number of sessions for a course. A
student must withdraw by this date to avoid an “F” grade.
Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students on Financial Aid. Check with the
Financial Aid Office prior to any schedule changes at 402-457-2330. The Census Date is the date on
which Financial Aid Student’s enrollment is checked to determine the type and amount of authorized
funds for the quarter. Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.
 REFUND POLICY for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Nonattendance or non-payment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the
student to a refund. Go to “My Services” and click “Student Accounts”, then “Tuition Refund
Modeler” to see the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day you “drop”
withdraw from a class.
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