一、課程說明 (Course Description)
<br>This course introduces the basic concepts of assembly language and system software. The topics include X86 assembly programming (memory addressing, program structure, I/O processing, macro writing, and linking to high level languages) and concepts of assembler and linking loader.
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<br>二、指定用書 (Text Books)
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<br>1. Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers (5th Edition)
<br>   by Kip R. Irvine
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<br>2. System Software: An Introduction to Systems Programming
<br>   by Leland L. Beck
<br>   (Chapters 1-4 will be used.)
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<br>三、參考書籍 (References)
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<br>四、教學方式 (Teaching Method)
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<br>1. Lectures
<br>2. Program assignments
<br>3. Mid-term examination
<br>4. Final examination
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<br>五、教學進度 (Syllabus)
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<br>Overview and Introduction (1 week)
<br>Programming Environment (1 week)
<br>Data Declaration, Addressing Modes (0.5 week)
<br>Interrupt and I/O Processing (0.5 week)
<br>Branch and Loop (1 week)
<br>Stack and Procedures (1 week)
<br>Macros (1 week)
<br>Arithmetic, Bit Operators, Floating Points (0.5 weeks)
<br>The Evolution and Legacy of x86 Microprocessors (0.5 week)
<br>The Role of Operating System and the BIOS Boot Process (0.5 week)
<br>Assembler, Loader, and Linker (5-7 weeks)
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<br>六、成績考核 (Evaluation)
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<br>(Subject to change)
<br>1. Program assignments: 40-60% 
<br>2. Quiz: 0-10% 
<br>3. Mid-term Exam: 20% 
<br>4. Final Exam: 20% 
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<br>七、可連結之網頁位址
<br>http://www.cs.nthu.edu.tw/~king/courses/cs2422.html
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