Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1743 (v.5) Scientific Data Analysis 101 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | CPU structure and function - microprocessor principles, CPU architecture and bus types, ASCII/HEX conversion, Pentium Instruction sets, debug and assembler, branch instructions, addressing modes, flags, interrupts, video systems, serial and parallel I/O. Principles of interfacing - ADC/DAC principles, ADC/DAC systems and subsystems, interface manufacturers literature, IEEE 488 GPIB bus, digital video and audio, graphical control software, case studies and industry visit, student project seminars. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have gained familiarization with principles of operations and assembly language programming of Microprocessors and selected I/O units. They will be able to design and implement PC based measurement, data collection and/or control systems and design and implement appropriate hardware and software commonly used for automated measurement and control. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Electronic Workbook 30%. Assignments 10%. Mid semester test 10%. Major Project 50%. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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