MIPS Machine Language - Part 1

Computer Architecture

Abstract

The activity was designed for use in a Computer Organization & Architecture course that uses MIPS assembly language.  In this activity, students will learn about the different MIPS machine language instruction formats, and will discover how to convert MIPS assembly language R-type instructions and I-type immediate instructions to MIPS machine language.  After completing this activity, students can identify the fields of the three MIPS machine language formats, convert MIPS R-type instructions from assembly language to machine language, and convert MIPS I-type immediate math/logic instructions from assembly language to machine language.

This activity was developed with NSF support through IUSE-1626765. You may request access to this activity via the following link: IntroCS-POGIL Activity Writing Program. 

• Level: Undergraduate
• Setting: Classroom
• Activity Type: Learning Cycle
• Discipline: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Architecture
• Keywords: Architecture, Computer Architecture, MIPS machine language, MIPS R-type instructions, MIPS I-type immediate instructions