1) The document discusses the evolution of microprocessors from their invention in 1971 to present day. It outlines the four generations of microprocessors, describing the earliest 4-bit processors of the first generation in 1971-1972 and the development of 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and now 64-bit processors through subsequent generations.
2) It provides details of a course on microcontrollers and microprocessors taught by Prof. Dipak Mahurkar, including recommended textbooks and references as well as guidelines for continuous internal assessment consisting of tests and a self-learning activity.
3) The course material covers the introduction to 80386 microprocessors in the first unit and evaluations will be based on tests of specific