This document provides an overview of the topics that will be covered in a course on microprocessors and assembly language programming. The course will introduce microprocessors and their architecture, how to interface memory and input/output devices, instruction sets, and how to write assembly language programs. It will also cover developing applications using microprocessors and microprocessor system design. Key aspects that will be discussed include the components of a microprocessor-based system, microprocessor evolution, and how a microprocessor operates by fetching, decoding, and executing instructions.