Mathematics/Computer Science

 

CSC 225-01: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

 

Instructor: Dr. Chuck Lillie                                                                                                           Semester: Spring 2006

Class Location: Science Room 1202                                                                           Time: MWF 1:30 PM to 2:20 PM

Section: 01

 

Description:

This course covers computer structure, machine language, assembly language, and addressing modes.  The student will learn about file structures, I/O, memory management, assemblers, linkers, and loaders. Prerequisites: CSC 215, and CSC 175 and CSC 176.

 

Narrative:

This course will introduce the student to the architecture and native language of a computer and give the student experience in designing and implementing programs written in an assembly language.  Emphasis will be given to IBM PC compatible machines.  Please note that "the use of University computers, as well as E-mail and Internet communications, is for University-related business only."

 

Goals:

Comprehend computer architecture.

Apply machine-based arithmetic.

Construct assembly language programs.

 

Objectives:

By the end of this course the student should be able to:

  • Work with data representations such as ASCII, Binary and Hexadecimal representation
  • Do arithmetic using binary, hex, and two's complement
  • Understand the architecture of the IBM/Intel computer
  • Use Assembly Language to program these machines
  • Use a debugger to debug Assembly Language programs
  • Use DOS and BIOS interrupts for I/O programming

 

Course Materials:

Textbook: Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers, 4th ed., Kip R. Irvine, Prentice Hall, 2002

 

Supplemental Reading:

As needed to complete project.

 

Course Content:

The course will cover most of chapters 1-9 of the textbook, and other material as time permits.

Lectures discussing chip-based computer architecture, machine executable operations, and assembly language programming.

Assembly language programming projects that applies concepts discussed in lecture.

 

Assignments and Project:

CSC 225-01 Assignments.htm

 

Office Hours:

Office: Science Room 1219

Email: lilliec@uncp.edu

Phone: 910-521-6415

Office Hours: M 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

                           T 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

               W 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

               F 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM

                           Or by appointment

                                    Open door indicates unscheduled office hours

 

Course Links:

 

Exams, Homework, and Projects:

There will be 3 major tests (30%) and a comprehensive final exam (30%).  In addition, I will use class participation, homework, and programming assignments (40%) to determine your grade.  You are expected to request extra help if you need it.  You may discuss homework with others but any code you turn in to be graded must be your own.

 

Grading Policy:

You are responsible for all material covered in class even if you are absent. The final grade will be a weighted average of the scores in the homework, projects, major tests, and final exam.  Homework is due on Assignment Due Date.  Your grade for that assignment is decreased by 10% if it is one week late.  If it is later than one week, you get a score of zero.

 

Grade Components:

 

Name

Weight

Three Major Tests (15% each)

45%

Programming assignments, homework, class participation

25%

Final Exam

30%

 

Final Grades:

 

93 – 100 = A

88 – 89 = B+

78 – 79 = C+

68 – 69 = D+

Below 60 = F

90 –   92 = A-

83 – 87 = B

73 – 77 = C

63 – 67 = D

 

 

80 – 82 = B-

70 – 72 = C-

60 – 62 = D-

 

 

Attendance Policy:

Attendance will be checked. You are expected to attend and participate in all classes.  If you must miss a class, you should find out from me or from a classmate what material we covered and then study that material yourself.

 

Student Conduct & Honor Code

The UNCP Academic Honor Code will be strictly observed in this class.

UNCP Academic Honor Code: http://www.uncp.edu/catalog99/academic.htm#honor_code

 

Dates:

Last day to drop classes: Monday 3/20/05

Final Exam:  Friday May 7, 2006 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

 

Students with Disabilities:

Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the first week) as possible.  All discussions will remain confidential.  Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry building, 521-6695. 

 

This syllabus is available in alternative formats upon request.  Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry building, 521-6695.