GOALS

To study some data representation
To study RISC subset of SPARC architecture, ISA and Pseudo Codes, Accessing Data Memory, Subroutine Linkage and Stacks, Datapath and Control, I/O, Memory and Cache. Using the Editor, Assembler, Simulator and Programmer Utilities Provided in the Tools
To study the Architecture of a real 8-Bit RISC Processor, On-Chip SRAM, EEPROM, Reprogrammable FLASH, I/O and other Peripehrals and Interfacing them to External Circuit
To study and learn how to write applications in C and Assembly or mixed Language
To learn how to perform Simulation in a professional IDE, In-System Programming a Target Processor and carry out Real-Time Testing

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Student will become proficient in some selected data representation.
Student will acquire the basic knowledge of a hypothetical RISC-based machine, its programming and simulation.
Student will acquire the knowledge of a real 8-Bit RISC processor, its on-chip memories, peripherals and the skill to interface them to external world.
Student will become proficient writing practical code in C, assembly or mixed language.
Student will become proficient using a professional IDE tool, Debugger, In-System Programmer and carried out Real-Time Testing.

OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTS

Student comprehension of some selected data representation will be tested in examinations.
How well students learn the hypothetical RISC-based machine and perform simple programming will be tested in their projects and examinations.
The knowledge of how well students understand a real 8-Bit RISC processor, its on-chip memories, peripherals and the skill to interface them to external world, will be tested and demonstrated successfully in performing their projects.
Student comprehension and the skill of writing practical code in C, assembly or mixed language will be measured in the projects and examinations.
Students skill of using a professional IDE tool, Debugger and In-System Programmer, applying them to real-life circuit, and the ability to perform Real-Time Testing, will be demonstrated in their projects.

ABET CRITERIA (from a-k)

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice