Metropolitan Community College
Course Syllabus – 2009/Fall
COURSE IDENTIFICATION
Title:
- Intel Assembly Language I
Prefix/Section:
- INFO 2521-99
Credit Hours:
- 4.5
Begins/Ends/No-Class Days: - 8/29/2009 thru 11/16/2009; 9/7/2009
Meeting Day/Time:
- Mondays, 3:30 p.m. or to be arranged (TBA)
Section Census Date:
Last Day to Withdraw
- 10/31/2009
Delivery Type:
Classroom
Class Location:
- SOC MHY 110F or TBA
Lab Location:
- SOC CON 217 (2nd floor: Academic Resource Center)
Course Web Address:
(See faculty web site)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
M:
T, Th:
T, Th:
W:
2:30p-3:30p
9:00a-10:00a
2:30p-3:30p
4:00p-5:00p
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
SOC MHY 110F
738-4089
(voice-mail)
738-4535
FOC 8 203
457-2625
457-2946
*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:
Dean’s Office Telephone:
(402) 556-3071
areinarz@mail.mccneb.edu (alt: areinarz@mccneb.edu)
http://ctva.mccneb.edu/areinarz (also see
http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/ctvacommons/Reinarz/ and
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/)
Information Technology & E-Learning
457-2660 (Tom Pensabene, tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
The student develops 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. The student uses Intel
x86 Assembly Language to develop simple applications.
Course Prerequisites: INFO 1522 (CPT 123), C++ Programming I
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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.
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 Intel®-Based Computers, 5th ed.
Author:
Kip R. Irvine
Publisher:
Prentice-Hall (2007) ISBN: 0-13-238310-1
Materials:
at least two 3.5" disks (or other removable, submittable media)
See textbook and handouts for a discussion of software needed for this course. Students enrolled in this
course may obtain a licensed copy of Microsoft Visual Studio (VS) and Microsoft Visio at no
charge, for use on their own computer. MCC is currently using VS 2008. Earlier versions of VS are
generally acceptable, but may need to have assembly language features added. See the following link
for details on using MSDNAA: http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/msdnaa. This software is yours to keep.
Course 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.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
1. Types of Assessment/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:
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)
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Coding and implementation:
3 std. coding style & related issues
3 correct procedural logic/method
3 correct assembly and link
16 correct run
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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.
Exams consist of multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank questions and short programming
segments.
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.
2. 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
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360 points
300 points
3. Maintenance of Student Records
a. 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.
b. Grade books (grade spreadsheets) are kept by the instructor for a minimum of one
(1) year.
c. 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.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Required Expectations
1. 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
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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.
The following interprets (new) college attendance policy and may be subject to adjustment.
 Students who attend no class meetings up to and including the Section Census Date
published in the Class Schedule at www.mccneb.edu/schedule/default.asp may be
disenrolled from the class [i.e., the instructor reports a “WX”]. There is no appeal for this
disenrollment.
 On July 1, 1995, federal financial aid regulations began requiring educational institutions
to track all financial aid students who receive grades of "F" to determine if they received
the "F" because of non-attendance. If a student receives an "F" grade for non-attendance
[reported as “FX” by the instructor], the Financial Aid office must return all or a portion
of the student's federal funds to either the student loan lender or to the Department of
Education. Students receiving financial aid and who receive an “FX” grade are
considered to have unofficially withdrawn from the class and may be required to return
some or all of the financial aid funds they received for taking a class or classes. “FX”
grades appear on official transcripts. The “FX” grade does affect GPA calculations in the
same manner as “F.” A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may
receive a final grade mark of “FX,” indicating an absence-related failure, or a failing (F)
grade. If an instructor issues a grade of “F,” the college will assume that the student
completed the course and “earned” the “F” grade.
 Current policy of instructor: unless there is documented instructor assent to an alternative
means to meet course requirements, your grade will be reported as “FX”
o If your final grade computation is “F,” AND you have not attended class for two
weeks or more, cumulative; OR
o If you have not attended class for four weeks or more, cumulative, regardless of
final grade computation; OR
o If you fail to take either the mid-term OR the final exams or both.
 Also remember, to remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting
Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
(http://www.mccneb.edu/fa/standards_of_progress.asp,
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/financialaid.asp,
http://www.mccneb.edu/bogpolicies/policies/40000/40302_student_academic_progress_a
nd_review_of_academic_status.htm, and
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/academicinformation.asp#standardsacademicprogress).
2. Expected Classroom Behavior
Suggested Expectations
1. Class Participation
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.
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Note: This course requires students to work an average of 1.5 (or what is shown in the current
catalog) hours per week in hands-on, lab activity. Students are responsible for completing all lab
work outside of the classroom. While you may choose to do this lab work someplace other than
the College, Metro provides computer labs for students who do not have the required resources
or facilities available to them.
2. Disruptive Classroom Behavior
3. Portable Electronic Devices Usage
4. Internet Use During Class
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)
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.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Metro's Academic Resource, Math, and Writing Centers can help you achieve educational
success. The staff in these centers provides drop-in assistance with basic math, reading, writing
and computer skills. We offer a friendly, supportive learning environment. Self-paced computerassisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and
online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about these services are in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and
online. Links to these resources are located at http://www.mccneb.edu/learningcenter/.
COLLEGE POLICIES
College policies, such as student rights and responsibilities, academic standards, plagiarism, and
etc. are outlined in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. This information can be accessed
via the online catalog at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/catalog.asp.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should
officially withdraw 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 either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade, [unless there is
documented instructor assent to alternative means to meet course requirements]. [The former
procedure for instructor withdrawal of a student (“IW”) is no longer available.] The last date to
withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: The College has a standard code of conduct that involves
consequences for specific academic and non-academic behavior that may result in a failing
grade, probation, or suspension from the college. More complete information about the code of
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conduct is located in the Student Services portion of the online catalog
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp).
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability
that may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Vocational
Special Needs Counselor, located in the Student Services Office on each campus. Metropolitan
Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
qualifying disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations. For
further information, please contact the Student Services Office at your campus.
Other pertinent college policies are posted on the CDS website www.mccneb.edu/cds.
Please see attachment for additional college and instructor policies.
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE POLICIES
1. 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 http://www.mccneb.edu/library, by your instructor, or by the College's Copyright
Officer.
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. The disciplinary procedures are
available in the Counseling/Advising Centers and at
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.htm.
Instructor Policy:
Please note: ANY sharing or transfer of assigned work or 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, co-development of an assignment, or any other
means; unless authorized by the instructor in advance in accordance with the guidelines
in the following paragraph; will be considered academic misconduct and be sanctioned
with disciplinary action in accordance with the above paragraph. 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 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
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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 are the student
textbook for the class, lecture notes, class handouts, and compiler/interpreter documentation
and help materials.
In summary, if you want a grade attached to your name and only your name (the only way I
know MCC records grades), the work you submit must be your work and only your work.
2. USE OF STUDENT WORK
The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of classroom requirements shall
remain with the student(s): 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)
3. 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.
This will be done in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
4. 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:
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/x-15_Technology_Resources_Use.htm
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
1. SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
WEEK/Days
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNMENT
1
8/31/2009
Introduction
Irvine Chapter 1
Handouts
2
9/14
Architecture
Irvine Chapter 2, 17.3 (5th ed.)
or 17.2 (4th ed.);
Detmer 9.2 handout
3
9/21
Assembly Language Fundamentals and
Elements
Irvine Chapter 3
4
9/28
Run-Time Instruction Set—Part I: Operands,
Moves, and Math
Irvine Chapter 4
5
10/5
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-4)
6
10/12
Creating Basic Run-Time Procedures
Irvine Chapter 5
7
10/19
Run-Time Instruction Set—Part II: Conditional
Processing
Irvine Chapter 6
8
10/26
Run-Time Instruction Set—Part III: Bits and
More Math
Irvine Chapter 7
9
11/2
Creating Advanced Run-Time Procedures
Irvine Chapter 8
10
11/9
Strings and Arrays
Irvine Chapter 9
11
11/16
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
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2. IMPORTANT DATES Note: See also Metro’s Academic Calendar at
http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp?Theme=2 )
Student Services Important Dates
2009 – 2010 FALL
August 29 – November 16, 2009
Fall Tuition Payment Deadline .................................................................................... August 3 (M)
Winter Priority Registration begins ..................................................................... September 23 (W)
Winter General Registration begins ........................................................................... October 7 (W)
Labor Day Recess (College Closed) ............................................................ September 5-7 (SA-M)
Fall Quarter Begins ................................................................................................. August 29 (SA)
First Day for Faculty to Initiate Instructor Withdrawal ....................................... First class session
Summer Term “I” Grades Due .......................................................................... November 10th(T)
Last Day of Fall Classes ..................................................................................... November 16 (M)
Grades Due and Posted to WebAdvisor by 5 p.m. ............................................... November 18(W)
Graduation Application Deadline Fall Quarter ........................................................ November 1(S)
The Last Day to Drop for a “W” grade is also the last day for students to change from Credit to
Audit or Audit to Credit with instructor approval. Students must drop by this date to avoid being
assigned a grade of “F”. NOTE: “Last day to drop” refers to grades only.
To view the Last Day to Drop specific to your course section, go to the online class schedule at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp and click on the Important Dates next to the
course.
The Refund drop dates for each course section are automatically calculated based on the start and
end dates and the number of sessions for the course. NOTE: Refer to refund policy below to
determine the last day to receive a refund for your course.
REFUND POLICY
Eligibility for a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal. The amount of
refund is based on the number of class meetings held prior to the withdrawal compared to the
total number of scheduled sessions for the course.
For refund or account questions call: (402) 457-2405 or 1-800-228-9553, extension 2405.
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