Physics & Computer Science

CP216: Introduction to Microprocessors - Spring 2025

A comprehensive study of a current commercial microprocessor, its architecture and assembly language. Emphasis on (1) the relationship between architecture, assembly language and system operation, and (2) the relationship between assembly language, high level languages and operating systems.

3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour
Credit: 0.50
Prerequisite: CP220/PC220 (or CP120/PC120) and CP164 (or CP114)

Section Campus Days Times Room Instructor
C Waterloo MW 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM LH1010 Mr. Ahmed Fahim Mostafa
L1 Waterloo T 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM BA113 Mr. David Brown
L2 Waterloo T 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM BA113 Mr. David Brown