Computer System Low- Level
Techniques
CT073-3-2
Introduction and Overview
Lecturer information
Lecturer Name:
Nor Azlina Abd Rahman
Email:
nor_azlina@[Link]
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Student Information
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Pre-requisites for this module
• Programming Knowledge is pre-requisites
for this subject.
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Aims of this module
1. Contribute to the achievement of the Learning Outcomes
specified for the student’s award at Level 2
2. Enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in
relation to Computer Systems - Low Level Techniques.
3. Meet the prerequisite requirements of modules at Level 3 of
study
4. Develop the ability of students to apply the knowledge they
gain in relation to the study of Computer Systems - Low Level
Techniques
5. Further develop lifelong learning skills of independent learning
and study in relation to Computer Systems - Low Level
Techniques
6. Enable students to develop their ability to:
– Solve complex problems
– Use ICT relevant to given situations
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Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, YOU should be able to:
1. Explain how a computer understands machine level
languages.
2. Write working program in at least one machine level
language.
3. Analyze and evaluate the similarities and differences
of various processor architectures and the machine
level languages they support.
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Student Learning Time (SLT)
• Module Credit Value: 3
• Total Learning Hours:
Lecture: 1 times 2 hours per week
Practical: 1 times 2 hours per week
Independent Learning Time:
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Topics we will cover
• Numbering System & Data Representation
• Little Man Computer (LMC)
• Logic Gates
• Registers
• Introduction Assembly Language
• Services
• Data
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Topics we will cover (cont…)
• Maths Command 1 & 2
• Bit Commands
• Flow Control 1 & 2
• Procedures Macros
• String Handling 1 & 2
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What is expected of you
You should abide to all the rules & regulation of
APU
Proper attire
No speaking of dialects
Attendance is compulsory and valid medical
certificates or letters from parents /guardians
must support any absence from class.
Three lateness will be equal to one absence
All pagers and handphones should be turned off
during lectures.
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What support is available for you
Consultation hours
Resources
• Reference material:
Title : Assembly Language Programming and Organization of the IBM PC
ISBN : 00712293. Author: Ytha Yu and Charless Marut Category: COMPUTER
ARCHITECTURE.
Title : Assembly Language For Intel-Based Computers (3 rd Edition)
ISBN : 0130824518. Author : KIP R. IRVINE . Category: COMPUTER
ARCHITECTURE.
• Internet resources
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How you will be assessed
Incourse Assessment 100%
Final Exam 50%
Individual assignment 50%
Hand out Hand in Return
Week 2 Week 12 Week 15
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Achievement requirements
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Question and answer session
Q&A
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What we will cover next
• Assembly language
• Registers of 8086 microprocessor
• Segments
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