Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Engineering Electrical Engineering Department

EE445 Micrcontrollers and Embedded Systems

Catalog Micrcontrollers and Embedded Systems (3–2–2)– 3 credits
Data Basic architecture and assembly language of a microcontroller. Principles of microprocessor serial
and parallel interfacing. Timers, A/D and D/A relevant chips. Software and hardware interrupt
handling routines. Application of top-down design to microcontroller software development in
assembly language and a high level language. Evaluation of hardware and software trade-offs.
Laboratory experiments on the software and hardware of the microcontroller and a final
comprehensive lab project.
Pre-requisites: EE322 and EE346

Textbook Course Notes.

Reference 1-F. E. Valdes-Perez and R. Pallas-Areny, Microcontrollers, Fundamentals and Applications

with PIC, CRC Press, 2009.
2-J. Sanchez and M. P. Canton, Microcontroller Programming: The Microchip PIC, CRC
Press, 2007.
3-N. Gardner, An introduction to programming: The Microchip PIC in CCS C, 2002.
4-D. W. Smith, PIC in Practice: A Practical Approach, Newnes Press, 2006.

Coordinator Dr. Abdel-Rahman Jaradat

Course Webpage http://www.just.edu.jo/~amjaradat

Course 1-demonstrate a working knowledge of microcontroller busses and the flow of data within a
microcontroller system.
2-develop and demonstrate how to accomplish a given task using Assembly and “C”
language on a microcontroller.
Objectives 3-demonstrate a working knowledge of the necessary steps and methods used to interface a
microcontroller system to devices such as motors, sensors, etc.
4-demonstrate the use of interrupts and other advanced concepts related to microcontrollers.
5-complete the design, development, programming, and testing of a PIC microcontroller-
based embedded system.
6-Understand the basic requirements for real-time operating systems.
Pre-Requisites by Topic 1. Digital Logic
2. Electronic Circuits

Topics 1. Review of Digital Logic Design 2 Hours

2. PIC Microcontrollers architecture 4 Hours
3. Instruction set and Addressing Modes 2 Hours
4. Assembly Language Programming 4 Hours
5. C Programming Essentials 2 Hours
6. Input/ Output Ports and Peripheral Interfacing. 2 Hours
7. ADC, DAC, LCD 4 Hours
8. Serial Communications 2 Hours
9. Interrupts and Real-Time Operating Systems 2 Hours
10. Applications 6 Hours

Computer Usage MPLAB plus other Microchip tools, C Programming language for the PIC and
a Simulator.

Estimated Engineering Science 2.0 Credits

Content
Engineering Design 1.0 Credits

Prepared by Dr. Abdel-Rahman Jaradat

Date 2010.09.19

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Mapping of course (EE445) objectives to program outcomes

Program Outcomes

Delivery Assessment
Course Objective (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)
Methods Methods

1-demonstrate a working knowledge of microcontroller Lectures, Homework, x

busses and the flow of data within a microcontroller system. Labs Quizzes,
Exams
2-develop and demonstrate how to accomplish a given task Lectures, Homework,
using Assembly and “C” language on a microcontroller. Labs Labs, Exams x

3-demonstrate a working knowledge of the necessary steps Lectures, Homework,La

and methods used to interface a microcontroller system to Labs bs, Quizzes, x x x
devices such as motors, sensors, etc. Exams
4-demonstrate the use of interrupts and other advanced Lectures, Labs, Quizzes,
concepts related to microcontrollers. Labs Exams x x

5-complete the design, development, programming, and Lectures, Project, Labs,

testing of a PIC microcontroller-based embedded system. Labs Exams x x x X

6-Understand the basic requirements for real-time operating Lectures

systems. Exams. X X

ABET a-k Engineering and Technology program objectives

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) An ability to design and conduct
experiments, to analyze and interpret
data
(c) An ability to design a system,
component, or process to meet desired
needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-
disciplinary teams
(e) An ability to identify, formulate,
and solve engineering problems
(f) An understanding of professional and
ethical responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively
(h) The broad education necessary to
understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global and societal
context
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an
ability to engage in life-long
learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) An ability to use the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice

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Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems, EE445
Student Self Assessment
SPRING 2011-Dr. Abdel-Rahman Jaradat
Below are the course objectives as specified in the objectives/outcomes section of the syllabus for this course. For each item, please indicate to what degree the statement is true
with respect to YOU.

This will have absolutely no effect (positive nor negative) on your grade. This is just to measure how much YOU think YOU have achieved of the learning objectives for this
course.
Low High

Course Objectives Degree of Achievement

1-demonstrate a working knowledge of microcontroller busses

and the flow of data within a microcontroller system. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

2-develop and demonstrate how to accomplish a given task using

Assembly and “C” language on a microcontroller. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

3-demonstrate a working knowledge of the necessary steps and

methods used to interface a microcontroller system to devices 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
such as motors, sensors, etc.
4-demonstrate the use of interrupts and other advanced concepts
related to microcontrollers. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

5-complete the design, development, programming, and testing of

a PIC microcontroller-based embedded system. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

6-Understand the basic requirements for real-time operating

systems. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

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