Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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EE 2905 - Introduction to Embedded Systems and Digital Electronics

3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
This course introduces students to embedded systems, structured programming concepts, and basic electronics interfacing. Course topics include microcontroller architecture, subsystems, and embedded systems terminology. The course includes limited coverage of electrical interfacing of embedded systems to external digital and analog electronics. A high-level programming language and an integrated development environment are used. Students complete a course project that emphasizes the interaction between the hardware and software components of a practical embedded system. (prereq: MA 125 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Design and document algorithmic solutions for engineering problems
  • Understand variables, expressions, and operations in C
  • Use structured programming techniques in C
  • Design and write functions in C
  • Design and write embedded systems software to solve engineering problems
  • Use various subsystems of a microcontroller in practical applications
  • Use datasheets in support of device interfacing and software development
  • Understand concepts and terminology related to microcontroller architecture
  • Use embedded systems tools for software development and debugging
  • Recognize and employ good software practices as they relate to embedded systems

Prerequisites by Topic
  • College Algebra I

Course Topics
  • Introduction to the course (1 class)
  • Problem solving, algorithm, flow-chart, and pseudo-code development (2 classes)
  • Number systems and data types (1 classes)
  • Variables, expressions, and operators (5 classes)
  • Control constructs, and looping techniques (4 classes)
  • User-defined functions, parameters, returns, and function prototypes (2 classes)
  • Subscripted variables, arrays (2 classes)
  • Pointers and function parameter passing by pointers (2 classes)
  • Basic microcontroller architecture, subsystems, and memories (2 class)
  • Tool chain and device programming (1 class)
  • Software libraries, header files, and coding conventions (1 class)
  • State machines (2 classes)
  • Review and examinations (4 classes)

Laboratory Topics
  • Introduction to IDE and embedded hardware platform (1 session)
  • Data types, serial console (1 session)
  • Blinking/Fading LEDs (1 session)
  • Digital I/O (2 sessions)
  • Analog I/O (1 session)
  • Lab Exam (1 session)
  • Design Project (2 sessions)
  • Interfacing considerations, debugging techniques, professional software practices, and use of datasheets (distributed)

Coordinator
Dr. Charles Tritt



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