EET 112 - Computer Programming for Technology

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: This is an introductory programming course that teaches students how to write computer programs for a microcontroller that controls devices such as LEDs, sensors, DC motors, and audio piezo speaker elements as examples. The final project is building a small robot but students may choose to do an optional demonstration with Instructor approval. A 2-hour per week open-laboratory includes the application of computer tools in programming and design. Some labs and projects can be done remotely. Previous student projects included: Display board; Simon Says; Sensor Alarm System.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Follow detailed procedures to build working Microcontroller-based robot and interface circuits. Students will build and demonstrate a working Microcontroller-based robot with associated interface circuitry.
CLO#2: Download Programs to Robot and Test Hardware and Software Robot Operations.
CLO#3: Describe Embedded-C Command Structure and program the Arduino to perform movements, sounds, and light indicators.
CLO#4: Apply Electronics Fundamentals as related to automated control and interfacing. Students will apply electronics fundamentals as related to automated control and interfacing. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy & Reasoning)

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per one term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.