EL 263 - Microprocessor Applications

Description
This course explores microcomputer architecture, software, and applications. This course uses assembly language and machine code for programming, and covers how microcontrollers work on the “inside” and how interfaces can be connected.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Applied Technology
Discipline: EL

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230216T17:59:43
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Identify the components of microcontrollers and microprocessors.
Program a microcontroller.
Design microcontroller system using interfaces.
Compare and apply Microcontroller Programming Instructions.
Compare different Inputs and Output ports and methods for a microprocessor.
Develop techniques for analog Inputs and Output.
Complete a microcontroller application (software and hardware).
When communicating, use language that is appropriate to the audience.
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems and issues.
Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Microcomputer and Microprocessor Architecture

II. Memories

III. Programming Languages

IV. Microcontrollers

V. Microprocessor Interfacing

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture - Approximately: 40-50%

Lab - Approximately: 50-60%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: EL 161 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: N/A
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 6
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must have at least 2 years of work experience in the Electronics field to effectively teach this course.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate, Electronics Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S
People Soft Course ID Number: 101456
Course CIP Code: 15.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA