This document provides information about the MA601 Microcontroller Applications course for semester 2 of 2022. It introduces the topics to be covered which include an overview of microcontrollers. It emphasizes the importance of attendance and outlines the means of communication, recommended references, software tools, lectures, grading policy, and grade breakdown for the course. Students will be continuously assessed through tests, individual and group practical work, and a final exam which includes a project.
This document provides information about the MA601 Microcontroller Applications course for semester 2 of 2022. It introduces the topics to be covered which include an overview of microcontrollers. It emphasizes the importance of attendance and outlines the means of communication, recommended references, software tools, lectures, grading policy, and grade breakdown for the course. Students will be continuously assessed through tests, individual and group practical work, and a final exam which includes a project.
This document provides information about the MA601 Microcontroller Applications course for semester 2 of 2022. It introduces the topics to be covered which include an overview of microcontrollers. It emphasizes the importance of attendance and outlines the means of communication, recommended references, software tools, lectures, grading policy, and grade breakdown for the course. Students will be continuously assessed through tests, individual and group practical work, and a final exam which includes a project.
This document provides information about the MA601 Microcontroller Applications course for semester 2 of 2022. It introduces the topics to be covered which include an overview of microcontrollers. It emphasizes the importance of attendance and outlines the means of communication, recommended references, software tools, lectures, grading policy, and grade breakdown for the course. Students will be continuously assessed through tests, individual and group practical work, and a final exam which includes a project.
Introduction Semester 2, 2022 Topics Covered This week we will cover: • Course introduction & information • Brief introduction to microcontrollers
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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.
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• 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
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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
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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
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%