Syllabus for COS-231
ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE
This course provides an introduction to the study of the basic structure and language of machines. Topics include basic concepts of Boolean algebra, number systems, language, addressing techniques, data representation, file organization, symbolic coding and assembly systems, use of macros, batch operations and job handling.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
CO1 Discuss the hardware of the personal computer.
CO2 Describe machine-language code and hexadecimal format.
CO3 Indicate the steps involved in assembling, linking, and executing a program.
CO4 Write programs in assembly language that handle keyboard input and screen output.
CO5 Write programs in assembly language that perform arithmetic calculations and searches.
CO6 Write programs in assembly language that convert between ASCII and binary formats.
CO7 Trace machine execution as an aid to debugging.
CO8 Write macro instructions.
You will need the following materials to complete your coursework. Some course materials may be free, open source, or available from other providers. You can access free or open-source materials by clicking the links provided below or in the module details documents. To purchase course materials, please visit the University's textbook supplier.
ISBN: 978-0133769401
Assembly Language is a three-credit online course, consisting of six modules. Modules include learning objectives, study materials, and activities.
For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online discussion forums, complete written assignments, and take two proctored online examinations—a midterm and a final. See below for more details.
Consult the Course Calendar for assignment due dates.
One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in About SafeAssign.
In addition to posting an introduction to the class you are required to participate in five online discussions, each focusing on a different subject.
Communication with the mentor and among fellow students is a critical component of online learning. Participation in online discussions involves two distinct activities: an initial response to a discussion question and at least two subsequent comments on classmates' responses. Meaningful participation is relevant to the content, adds value, and advances the discussion. Comments such as "I agree" and "ditto" are not considered value-adding participation. Therefore, when you agree or disagree with a classmate, the reading, or your mentor, state and support your agreement or disagreement. You will be evaluated and graded on the quality and quantity of your participation. Responses and comments should be properly proofread and edited, professional, and respectful.
You are required to complete six written assignments. The written assignments consist of specific problems that you are to work on and submit to your mentor. You will find it helpful to read over the assignment question for a module before beginning the reading for the module.
The exercises that make up your written assignments involve programming segments that you will submit to your mentor for a grade. You should submit these programs as document files with screen dumps or resultant runs. All paths of programs must be tested.
Prepare your written assignments using whatever word processing program you have on your computer. Include your name at the top of the paper, as well as the course name and code and the semester and year in which you are enrolled.
Before submitting your first assignment, check with your mentor to determine whether your word processing software is compatible with your mentor's software. If so, you can submit your work as you prepared it. If not, save your assignment as a rich-text (.rtf) file, using the Save As command of your software program. Rich text retains basic formatting and can be read by any other word processing program.
When satisfied that your assignment represents your best work, submit it to your mentor.
You are required to take two proctored online examinations: a midterm exam and a final exam. Both exams require that you use the University's Online Proctor Service (OPS). Please refer to the "Examinations and Proctors" section of the Online Student Handbook (see General Information area of the course Web site) for further information about scheduling and taking online exams and for all exam policies and procedures. You are strongly advised to schedule your exam within the first week of the semester. The Examinations section of the course space contains study guides for the midterm and final exams.
Online exams are administered through the course Web site. Consult the Course Calendar for the official dates of exam weeks.
The midterm is a proctored online exam. It is two hours long and covers material in Modules 1, 2, and 3. It consists of multiple choice questions based on the work you will do for your written assignments. If you have concerns about the format and/or content of the examination, please contact your mentor at least a week in advance of the scheduled test.
The final is a proctored online exam. It is two hours long and covers material in Modules 4, 5, and 6. It consists of multiple choice questions based on the work you will do for your written assignments.
Note: In modules 5 and 6, you will be asked to review material from previous modules in preparation for the final exam.
You will find a sample online examination in the Tests & Quizzes area of this course site. Use this sample exam to familiarize yourself with the online testing setting and format before you take your online exam. Keep in mind the following potential differences between the sample exam and your online exam:
You are on your honor not to cheat during an exam. Cheating means:
If there is evidence that you have cheated or plagiarized in an exam, the exam will be declared invalid, and you will fail the course.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:
A | = | 93–100 | C+ | = | 78–79 | |
A– | = | 90–92 | C | = | 73–77 | |
B+ | = | 88–89 | C– | = | 70–72 | |
B | = | 83–87 | D | = | 60–69 | |
B– | = | 80–82 | F | = | Below 60 |
To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or better (for an area of study course) or D or better (for a course not in your area of study), based on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings, etc.).
To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:
Consider the following study tips for success:
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