Department of
Computer Science CS306: Processing Systems and Structures J. W. Lockwood
Spring 2002

CS306 Course Information

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To understand the hardware and software foundations of computer processing systems.
To learn the process whereby computer systems manage, interpret, and execute applications.
To cover fundamental algorithms for numerical computation, memory organization and access, storage allocation, and the sequencing and control of peripheral devices.

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. John W. Lockwood : lockwood@arl.wustl.edu
- Office Hours: Tue 1pm-2pm
- Office Location: Bryan 512 [Enter through Bryan 522]

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Head Teaching Assistant
- David Meyer : dam1@cec.wustl.edu (Head TA)
Teaching Assistants
- Geoffrey Daush : ged1@cec.wustl.edu
- Thomas Joseph : ttjoseph@artsci.wustl.edu
- Teddy Lee : tl6@cec.wustl.edu
- Rutvik Mehta : rutvik_m@hotmail.com
- Jennifer McGee : jem2@cec.wustl.edu
- Eliot Sinclair : es7@cec.wustl.edu
Office Location:
- Location: Lopata 408

COURSE WEBSITE

http://www.arl.wustl.edu/~lockwood/class/cs306/

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Number
- E61 CS306s: Processing Systems and Structures
Prerequisite
- CS 101G or 136G.
Credit
- 3 units

COURSE MATERIAL

On-line Materials
- J. W. Lockwood, CS306 Lecture notes
  - These notes serve as an outline for the course, not as a substitute for regular classroom attendance. Additional discussions, clarifications, and examples are provided in the classroom.
- R. Hyde, The Art of Assembly Language Programming
Textbook
- Kip Irvine, Assembly Language for Intel-Based Computers, Third Edition.
  Note: This text assumes the use of the Microsoft Assembler (MASM), not NASM.
  The two are similar, but there are slight differences in syntax:
  - Reference to Variables. In MASM, the brackets are implict. For example, the opcode MOV AX,myvar will implicitly move the contents of a variable called myvar to AX. NASM requires brackets for all memory references. In NASM, the same command as above would move the offset of the word-sized variable to AX. To move the contents, NASM would require the command: MOV AX, word [myvar].
  - NASM MACROs have different Syntax than MASM, as detailed in Lecture 7
  - NASM procedures do not use the MASM procedure / EndP syntax.
Software Tools
- NASM: Net-wide Assembler
- Turbo Debugger

CLASS FORMAT

Lecture
- Time: Monday 1:07pm - 2:30pm
- Location: Lopata 101
Exams
- All exams are closed-book.
- No computing or communication devices may be used during an exam
- A single, 8.5" x 11", 2-sided page of notes may be used during the first exam.
- Two pages of notes are allowed for the second exam.
- Three pages of notes are allowed for the final exam.
Homework
- Assigned approximately every two weeks.
- Submitted and graded on-line via the WWW.
- May be resubmitted for higher credit until 5pm of the due date.
- There is No credit for late homework.
Machine Problems
- Deadlines: To receive full credit for a machine problem you must demonstrate your correctly working program to a TA or the instructor by 5:00 p.m. on the day that the machine problem is due. 10 points per weekday will be deducted after the deadline.
- Subroutines: Except for MP0, You will be given library versions of subroutines that you are assigned to write. You may use these library versions to help you develop your own program. If you are unable to complete all of the assigned subroutines, then you may use a library version of a subroutine, with loss of credit. There will be no credit for programs that do not work.
- Bonus Points: You are encouraged to turn in your assignments early. You will be awarded an extra point for each working day (Mon-Fri) the assignment is early. You may earn a maximum of 5 points (1 week early). Bonus points are worth just as much as normal points. Bonus points are available for all MPs except MP0.
- Start Early: There are far fewer machines in the lab than students in the class. Long waits to use a computer or demo a machine problem can be avoided if you start and finish your machine problems on a timely schedule.
Programming Laboratory
- Location: Lopata 408
- Lab etiquette:
  - Cleanliness: Keep food and drinks away from the machines. Put trash in wastebaskets.
  - Thrift: Use the printer sparingly. On-line assignments are not meant to be printed on paper.
  - Safety: Do not prop the door open at night or on weekends.
  - Manners: Use headphones when listening to music. Not all of your fellow classmates will enjoy your taste in CDs or MP3s.

MESSAGE BOARD

A web-based message board has been created for technical discussion of topics related to class.
- Please feel free to discuss ideas and comments about the material covered in the class, software tools, and any other helpful topcs.
- it is not appropriate to post solutions to the homeworks or machine problems in public forums.
- Feel free to discuss concepts and issues here, but avoid posting actual homework or MP solutions. Small hints are ok, but complete solutions are not allowed.
- Flaming and personal attacks are unacceptable.

GRADING:

Grade Weighting
- Exams: 50%
  - Exam 1 (15%)
  - Exam 2 (15%)
  - Final Exam (20%)
- Programming Assignments: 40%
  - Machine Problems (28.5%)
  - Final Project (12.5%)
- Homeworks: 10%
Score Calculation
- Homework Machine
  Problem Exam Final
  
  0 25 25
  
  1 75 50 150 200
  
  2 75 50 150
  
  3 75 50
  
  4 75 50
  
  5 75 50
  
  Project 125
  
  Subtotal 400 400 300 200
  
  HW/4 100 400 300 200
  
  Total
  1000 points
  
  Scores are based on a 1000-point system. A student's total score is computed as the sum of the raw points earned on the machine problems, exams, and final plus one-fourth (1/4) of the sum of the raw points earned on the homework.

	Homework	Machine Problem	Exam	Final
0	25	25
1	75	50	150	200
2	75	50	150
3	75	50
4	75	50
5	75	50
Project		125
Subtotal	400	400	300	200
HW/4	100	400	300	200
Total	1000 points

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The faculty of Washington University expect all students to conduct their academic work with the highest ethical standards of the engineering profession.
Each exam, machine problem, and homework assignment must represent your own work.
- No form of communication is allowed during an examination.
- Every byte of your machine problem code should be your own work. You may not share code with your classmates. Submissions will be electronically compared against other submissions from the class.
- Your final project code will be compared to past projects and to materials on the web.
Violations of these standards of academic integrity will result in appropriate disciplinary action. These actions include (in order of severity): failure of the assignment, failure of the class, and dismissal from the University.

John W. Lockwood
Department of Computer Science
Washington University
Saint Louis, MO