Introduction to computing; Binary arithmetic and the 360 control unit; Introduction to programming; Using the registers; Program and job structure; The memory; Using the memory; Machine language: memory addresses; Branching and loop control; Character manipulation; Machine language and the program status word; Program debugging and testing; Subroutine linkage; Bit manipulation; Data forms and conversion; Decimal arithmetic; Input / Output programming; Macro programming and control of the assembler; Floating-point arithmetic; Fancy instructions.

Presents a comprehensive business-oriented approach to teaching assembly language programming on IBM and IBM-compatible computers, geared towards freshman and sophomores majoring in data processing or computer science. Rich in student aids including self-evaluation quizzes, chapter objectives, exercises, and chapter summaries.

Introduction to computer structure: the IBM system/370; Introduction to IBM system/270 machine language; Introduction to assembler language; Information move and binary integer arithmetic; Writing a complete program; Conversion and subroutines.

Teaches assembly language programs for the IBM-pc as well as the principles of computer operations. also covers the intel 8088 word processor & use of line editor.