====== Programming in Assembler for PCs ======

| **Study level**               | Bachelor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| **ECTS credits**              | 4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| **Study forms**               | Hybrid or fully online                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| **Module aims**               | To give detailed description on programming of x86 and x64 microprocessors in assembly language.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| **Pre-requirements**          | Basic knowledge on PC computers architecture and programming.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| **Learning outcomes**         | After completing this module, the student:\\ - knows the instruction set of x86 and x64 processors\\ - knows the principles of writing assembler programs for x86 and x64 platforms\\ - understand the rules of calling conventions in modern operating systems\\ - can write simple assembler program\\ - can write assembler spftware module for high-level programming language              |
| **Topics**                    | - x86 and x64 processors architecture\\ - addressing modes\\ - instruction set including floating point and vector extensions\\ - assembler programs, MASM, NASM, directives\\ - procedures, argument passing, functions\\ - macros                                                                                                                                                             |
| **Type of assessment**        | Evaluation test                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| **Blended learning**          | Student can attend classes or self-learn with video and reading materials provided.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| **References to literature**  | 1. Randall Hyde, „The Art of 64-Bit Assembly”, No Starch Press; 2021\\ 2. Jo Van Hoey, „Beginning x64 Assembly Programming: From Novice to AVX Professional”, Apress, 2019\\ 3. Daniel Kusswurm, „Modern X86 Assembly Language Programming: Covers x86 64-bit, AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512”. Apress, 2018\\ 4. Kip Irvine, „Assembly Language for x86 Processors”, 7th edition, Pearson India, 2018  |
| **Lab equipment**             | A PC platform with Windows OS installed (eventually Linux platform with Virtual Machine with Windows), Visual Studio Community Edition (or higher version). Local or remote access with GUI (RDP, VNC).                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| **Virtual lab**               | n/a                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| **MOOC course**               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  https://multiasm.eu/mooc/course/view.php?id=15 |