CST 321 - Intro to Microprocessors

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 5

Hardware and assembly level software needed to interface a microprocessor to I/O ports, memory and interrupt sources. Topics include bus controller design, timing analysis, programmed I/O and interrupts. Extensive lab provides experience with system design, test and debugging using the 80386DX microprocessor.

Prerequisites: CST 204 and CST 231, with grade “C” or better, or instructor consent