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
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: EL 161 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Electronics Engineering Technology Certificate, Electronics Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S

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.

Course Outline:
I. Microcomputer and Microprocessor Architecture

II. Memories

III. Programming Languages

IV. Microcontrollers

V. Microprocessor Interfacing

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture - Approximately: 40-50%

Lab - Approximately: 50-60%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

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
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 101456
Course CIP Code: 15.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

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

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