Study programme 2019-2020Français
Microprocessors
Programme component of Bachelor's in Engineering à la Faculty of Engineering

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UI-B3-IRCIVI-209-MCompulsory UEVALDERRAMA SAKUYAMA Carlos AlbertoF109 - Electronique et Microélectronique
  • VALDERRAMA SAKUYAMA Carlos Alberto

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français242400044.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
I-SEMI-021Microprocessors2424000Q2100.00%
Programme component
Corequis
Corequis
Corequis

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Implement an engineering approach dealing with a set problem taking into account technical, economic and environmental constraints
    • Understand the stages of an engineering approach
    • Design, evaluate and optimise solutions addressing the problem
    • Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
    • Identify and acquire the information and skills needed to solve the problem
  • Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in science and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
    • Identify, describe and explain basic scientific and mathematical principles
    • Identify, describe and explain the basic principles of engineering particularly in their specialising field
    • Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
    • Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
  • Collaborate, work in a team
    • Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
  • Communicate in a structured way - both orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, reasoned information
    • Use several methods of written and graphic communication: text, tables, equations, sketches, maps, graphs, etc.
    • Present analysis or experiment results in laboratory reports
  • Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
    • Identify the different fields and participants in engineering
    • Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
    • Learn to use various resources made available to inform and train independently

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, students will be able to: Understanding the structure and internal behavior of microprocessors. Develop a critical analysis of computer systems and identification of constraints, performance and interactions between their different components. Having a technological balance to globally develop a computer system facing a given application. Being able to optimize their use while applying the techniques presented. Master development tools and programming languages. Implementation of microprocessor-based solutions by selecting components, tools and peripherals targeting an specific application. At the end of this course, the student will have a thorough understanding of a processor, from the architectural and behavioral points of view, the architectural alternatives and main internal hardware components, the impact of the instruction set and addressing modes the performance of a computer, I/O and peripherals' interactions.  

Content of UE

The study of the internal organization of computers: their internal structure, interactions between its various constituting components, the understanding of different microprocessor architectures, the implications of programming and interaction mechanisms. The practical work will make extensive use of programming techniques, interrupt mechanisms, and interaction with peripheral devices.  

Prior Experience

Functional electronics, computer science and programming, Computer Logic.  

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Written examination
  • Practical test
  • Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

AA evaluation.
AA I-SEMI-021 Microprocesseurs (5285)
: Total (2nd semester - June): 100%. The AA assessment includes: Practical lab work, 15% of the AA; Out-of-session laboratory practice evaluation, 45% of the AA; Theory exam, 40% of the AA;

Additional comments introduced by the teacher: Laboratory practical work: individual multiple-choice questionnaire to be answered at the end of each laboratory session; Out-of-session laboratory practice exam: written examination and programming, maximum 20 students/group, at least 1 week after the last TP session; Theoretical exam: written during exams session.    

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Written examination
  • Practical Test

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

AA evaluation.
AA I-SEMI-021 Microprocesseurs (5285) : 2nd session Total 100%: Types of evaluation in 2nd session : Theory exam, 45% of the AA; Practical laboratory evaluation, 55% of the AA;

Commentary on the 2nd session evaluation: The AA assessment includes: Practical laboratory examination (written test and programming, maximum 2h) followed by a Theory evaluation on a computer.      

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
I-SEMI-021
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Travaux de laboratoire

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
I-SEMI-021
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AARequired Reading
I-SEMI-021Note de cours - Microprocesseurs 2018 - C.Valderrama

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
I-SEMI-021Copies of presentations, lab protocols and exercises solutions. Various information available on the computer based training site: lecture notes, slides and prints from previous years (sometimes with resolution).  

Recommended Reading

AARecommended Reading
I-SEMI-021Copie de présentation - I-SEMI-021 Microprocesseurs (5285) Slides - C.Valderrama

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
I-SEMI-021Websites and references transmitted during the year: 8051 microprocessors PIC Microchip, Zilog Z8, Raspberry PI.Simius kits and peripherals, www.simius.be;  Reference books: Andrew Tanenbaum, Computer architecture, Wiley, ISBN 2-10-004467-2, www.dunod.com; Gilmore, Microprocessors, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-113965-6. Other references: www.zilog.com.    

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
I-SEMI-021Not applicable    

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
I-SEMI-021Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 13/07/2020
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