EET 226 - Computer Electronics

Credits: 6

Introduces computer electronics with an emphasis on programming microcontroller computers using the C programming language. Teaches students to design projects that combine hardware and software to create applications that interface microcontrollers to other computers and to analog and digital circuits.

Prerequisite(s): EET 120.
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 90 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of the C programming language.
1. Write C language microcontroller programs
2. Compile and troubleshoot C language microcontroller programs
3. Transfer machine language programs to microcontrollers
4. Test the operation of microcontroller applications
Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical behavior of a microcontroller.
1. Explain the use of a microcontroller for parallel input and output
2. Explain the use of a microcontroller for serial input and output
3. Explain the use of a microcontroller for operate electronic displays
4. Explain the use of a microcontroller timer
5. Explain the use of a microcontroller interrupts
6. Construct and test microcontroller circuits
7. Troubleshoot microcontroller applications