Hardware Challenges for Computer Science Students

Abstract

This paper describes the modifications made in the course Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, intended to challenge the computer science students to learn low-level hardware interfacing, interrupt handling, and other microprocessors issues, as well as embedded systems through learning microcontrollers. Implementing the changes lead to the improvements in many fields, such as better grade distribution, completion of many practical projects, increased number of passed students etc. It becomes more interesting, easy to learn, while still holding the necessary weight of an important academic course.