Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
Webpage: http://s2.smu.edu/~camp/courses/ece1381/index.html
Instructor:
Professor Joseph Camp
Email: "camp" AT "smu.edu"
Phone: 214-768-8541 Fax: 214-768-3573
Office location: 340 Junkins Building, SMU campus
Office hours: Mondays 1-3pm (HWs/Quizzes are typically due Tuesday)
Time/Place: 9:30-11am Tuesdays and Thursdays, Location: Caruth Hall 184
ECE 1181 Lab Times: Thursdays 2-4:50pm (Junkins 215) or Fridays 1-3:50pm (Junkins 215)
Teaching Assistants:
Cooper Shapard (cshapard@) and Will Bjorndahl (wbjorndahl@)
Office Hours (lab or class help): TBD
Course Description: An introduction to microcontrollers and embedded systems. Students study a widely used family of microprocessors as an introduction to architecture, software, and interfacing concepts. Topics include number systems and arithmetic operations for computers, assembly and C language programming, microprocessor organization and operation, memory and I/O port interfacing, and microprocessor-based controller design. Students write, assemble, and execute embedded programs designed for various applications.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: ECE 1181.
Grading:
Both midterms are during-lecture exams and must be completed independently. The SMU Honor Code will be strictly enforced. For homework assignments, group work is encouraged, but each submission must be per individual. Late homework work will be penalized at 15% of its full credit per day up to a maximum of 4 days, after which no late work will be accepted.
Required Textbooks:
William Hohl and Christopher Hinds, ARM Assembly Language Fundamentals and Techniques, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, 2015, ISBN 978-1-4822-2985-1.
Course Contents:
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Generative AI tools are permitted in this course, with the following guidance Ungraded assignments are allowed because students can augment their learning outside of class but still need to demonstrate mastery of skills without the support of Generative AI on graded assignments., Self-study outside of the classroom is allowed because Generative AI can enhance learning by providing multiple ways to engage with the content and skills being developed in this class. When using Generative AI, always follow these parameters: (i.) It is never acceptable to completely copy the work of generative AI. It should only be used as a resource and not for plagiarism. (ii.) Take responsibility for the content (e.g., written and digital/interactive media assignments and projects). AI can produce content that contains inaccurate information, offensive language/images, and biased or unethical representations. What you submit is your responsibility across these dimensions. (iii.) Do not enter private, sensitive, or copyrighted data from others into AI tools without their consent. (iv.) Provide clear attribution of your sources. Any assignments that utilize Generative AI without attribution per the guidelines shared in this course can be seen as potential academic dishonesty and treated at the undergraduate level within the SMU Student Honor Code for Academic Honesty (p. 17) and at the graduate and professional level within the honor codes found in their respective school policies.
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Students enrolled in ECE 1381 could be evaluated on the following ABET Learning Outcomes:
1 - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2 - an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
4 - an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
6 - an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions