EET 240 - Microcontrollers I

5 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): EET 130

Course Description: Provides detailed instruction in the software and hardware architecture of the Microchip AVR 8-bit RISC microcontrollers. Assembly language programming, debugging, and hardware interfacing allows for investigation of registers, memory maps, timing, decoding, memory addressing, and input/output porting of microcontroller-based systems. A 3-hour per week open-laboratory includes the application of computer tools in circuit design, evaluation, troubleshooting, and analysis. Some labs and projects can be done remotely. Promotes and supports sustainable and green technologies.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of microcontroller and microprocessor architecture theory including coding, operation and interfacing techniques.
CLO#2: Demonstrate operation of electronic test equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic probes, DC power supplies, and logic analyzers.
CLO#3: Demonstrate a working knowledge of embedded circuitry hardware, interfacing devices and applications.
CLO#4: Build, test, and troubleshoot basic microcontroller and/or microprocessor interfacing circuitry applications including: basic input/output, mathematical and logic conversion, motor-controlled circuitry and programs, analog to digital and digital to analog processes. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#5: Interpret assembly programming code, flowcharts, pseudocode, and hand-coding of programs for a microcontroller-based system. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#6: Document circuit functions, proper data collection procedures, troubleshooting procedures followed, and explanatory descriptions (verbal and written) that meet laboratory standards.
CLO#7: Demonstrate industry-standard safety practices in the lab and workplace including personal protection, equipment, and component (ESD) when designing, building, and troubleshooting digital/analog circuits.