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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title
Code
Semester
L+P Hour
Credit
ECTS
MICROCONTROLLERS
EE301
5
3+2
4
7
Prerequisites
DIGITAL SYSTEMS
Language of
Instruction
English
Course Level
Bachelor
Course Type
Primary education
Course Coordinator
-
Instructors
-
Assistants
-
Goals
1. To introduce the Arduino IDE development environments for
microcontroller application development 2. To introduce the basics of
microcontroller hardware architecture 3. To introduce microcontroller
peripherals and communication protocols 4. To develop projects in
which microcontrollers communicate with sensors and actuators to
achieve meaningful tasks
Content
Microcontrollers, Introduction to embedded systems. Microprocessors
and architectures. Memory, register and interrupt logic. Reset, clock,
timer modules. Input / Output ports, serial communication types, ADC
modules. Sensors and connection types. Special purpose
microcontrollers, Microcontroller programming. Programming in C++,
Arduino IDE, Embedded system design. Use of test and measuring
instruments
Learning Outcomes
The students who succeeded in this course;
 Describe architecture of microcontrollers
 Develop microcontroller programs using the C++
language
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Teaching
Methods
Assessment
Methods
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Use inputs and outputs to use peripheral devices
Compose communication signals with external
systems
Design basic embedded systems in terms of
hardware and software
Teaching
Methods:
Midterm Exam 20%
Assessment
Methods:
Project 20% (If Project fails, courses fails)
Lab Applications 20%
Final Exam 40%
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COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics
Study Materials
1
Introduction (features of microcontrollers,
usage areas, types, special purpose
controllers: Arduino, ESP32 etc.)
2
Microcontroller core architecture (ROM,
Flash, RAM, EEPROM, registers, reset, clock,
interrupts)
8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers,
http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start
3
Microcontroller core architecture (ROM,
Flash, RAM, EEPROM, registers, reset, clock,
interrupts)
8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers,
http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start
4
Introduction to microcontroller programming Programming Arduino: Getting Started with
with C++ Peripherals
Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016
5
Introduction to microcontroller programming Programming Arduino: Getting Started with
with C++ Peripherals
Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016
6
Introduction to microcontroller programming Programming Arduino: Getting Started with
with C++ Peripherals
Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016
7
Introduction to microcontroller programming Programming Arduino: Getting Started with
with C++ Peripherals
Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016
8
Midterm Exam
Lecture Notes, Recommended Books
9
Microcontroller Input/Output (GPIO, ADC,
PWM)
8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers,
http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start
Communication Protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)
8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers,
http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start
Sensors
Programming Arduino: Getting Started with
Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016
Actuators
Programming Arduino: Getting Started with
Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016
13
Communication Peripherals (ESP8266 WiFi,
HC-05 Bluetooth)
Lecture Notes, Recommended Books
14
Communication Protocols (HTTP, MQTT)
Kolban’s Book on ESP8266, Leanpub, 2016
10
11
12
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Lecture Notes, Recommended Books
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Final Exam
Lecture Notes, Recommended Books
RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk,
2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016 Programming with MicroPython:
Embedded Programming with Microcontrollers and Python, Nicholas
H. Tollervey, O'Reilly Media, 2017
Textbook
1. C++ How to Program (Early Objects Version), Global Edition, 10/E,
Paul J. Deitel and Harvey Deitel, Pearson, 2016
Additional Resources
2. 8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers,
http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start
3. Kolban’s Book on ESP8266, Leanpub, 2016
MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
lecture notes, solved sample questions
Assignments
Homework
Exams
Midterm exams, final exam
ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES
QUANTITY
PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms
1
20
Lab
8
20
Project
1
20
Seminar
Total
1
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL
GRADE
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60
60
1
40
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Total
2
100
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
Contribution
No Program Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on
mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations,
statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and x
applied knowledge in complex engineering problems
To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex ElectricalElectronics Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate
analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or
product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet
specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to
apply modern design methods for this purpose.
To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary
for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in ElectricalElectronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information
technologies effectively.
To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret
results for investigating Electrical-Electronics Engineering problems.
To be able to work effectively in Electrical-Electronics Engineering
disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.
To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written
forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to
prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able
to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.
To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices
on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary
issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of
engineering solutions.
To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility;
information on standards used in engineering applications.
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
10 Using a foreign language, he collects information about Electrical- x
Electronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European
Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)
11
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To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information;
to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to
relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to
Electrical-Electronics Engineering.
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Quantity
Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
14
13
182
Laboratory
-
-
-
Application
-
-
-
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
-
-
-
Field Work
-
-
-
Study Hours Out of Class
-
-
-
Presentations / Seminar
-
-
-
Project
-
-
-
Midterms
1
14
14
Final
1
14
14
Activities
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 15 x Total Hours)
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Total Work Load
210
Total Work Load / 30 (h)
210/30=7
ECTS Credit of the Course 6
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