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Microcontroller

Applications
MA601

MA601 Semester 2 2022


Introduction
Semester 2, 2022
Topics Covered
This week we will cover:
• Course introduction & information
• Brief introduction to microcontrollers

MA601 Semester 2 2022


Class Register & Attendance
• Class attendance and participation is critical for
– getting answers to questions on the reading material,
– getting feedback on practice problems, &
– passing this course

• Please ensure that you register your attendance.

MA601 Semester 2 2022


• If you arrive after attendance has been taken, please let me know. It is your
responsibility to see that your attendance is recorded.
Lecturer

Shawn Smythe
Email: ssmythe@faculty.cmu.edu.jm

MA601 Semester 2 2022


Communication
• The primary means of communication outside of class will
be:
– Email
– Online Platform (Moodle)
• Communication etiquette
– All students now have a CMI email address. Kindly

MA601 Semester 2 2022


communicate using your official email address
– feel free to email me from your CMI address with
questions/comments.
Recommended References
1. Ball S. R. (2002). Embedded Microprocessor Systems: Real World Design 3 rd
Edition. Oxford: Newness
 
2. Dhananjay G. V. (2001). Programming and Customizing the AVR Microcontroller. New York:
McGraw-Hill
 
3. Internet Sources
 

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Software Tools/Aids
Arduino IDE - https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
Tinker cad Online Simulator - https://www.tinkercad.com/

MA601 Semester 2 2022


Lectures
• Attendance at all lectures is expected. Attendance/lateness will be
recorded in the class register.

• Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional


manner in online class. Distracting or disruptive behaviour will not
be tolerated.

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• Lectures may contain material that is not in the recommended
reading texts. Students are expected to take notes while in class.
Grading Policy
• Continuous Assessment – 50%
– Grade breakdown of course work to be announced shortly.

• Final Exam – 50%

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Grade Breakdown
• Continuous Assessment – 50%
 Written Test 20%
 Individual Practical 20%
 Group Practical 10%

• Final Exam – 50%


Project

MA601 Semester 2 2022


-Presentation
-Simulation/Physical Protype
Questions/ Discussion

MA601 Semester 2 2022

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