This is an introductory course in microprocessors and microprocessor based systems, specifically addressing microprocessor architecture, assembly language programming, and microprocessor system design and interfacing. In the laboratory you will get practical experience using the ARM microprocessor. Topics covered include: microprocessor concepts, instruction set architecture, assembly language and programming, stack and subroutines, memory design and interfacing, parallel and serial I/O, interrupt and exception handling, timing considerations, the ARM AMBA standard, and system design techniques. The ARM microprocessor is used to convey these topics