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An introduction to the architecture, operation and application of microprocessor systems.
This course is taught by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, on behalf of Physics and Astronomy. The course can be used as part of the 12 points in Electronics required for a major.The topics covered in this course include: Combinational and sequential logic, embedded processors and memory systems, microprocessor peripherals and interfacing, program development using interrupt and polling techniques, writing software for embedded systems using assembly language. Extensive examples of the design and application of microprocessors will be provided. See the course outline for more information.Entry to this course is subject to the approval of the Head of Department. Students who have passed the following courses will be admitted automatically.
(1) ELEC226(2) COSC208 or COSC240(3) MATH104 or MATH105 or MATH107 or MATH109 or MATH127
COSC361
Steve Weddell
Russ Webb and Helmut Walle
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Domestic fee $489.00
International fee $2,077.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Physics and Astronomy .