Description: |
This course introduces students to engineering and design as a synergistic
combination of mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science,
control and information technology. Fundamental concepts in engineering
and design are addressed including user-centered design, analog and
digital electronics, sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and microprocessor
interfacing to electromechanical systems. This is a "hands-on" course,
all concepts will be introduced in an interactive lab/lecture environment. |
Texts: |
What's
a Microcontroller
Robotic
Basic
Stamp Manual |
Instructor: |
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Meeting Time: |
TTh 9:00-10:40 |
Late Start Time: |
TTh 10:30-12:00 |
Objectives: |
Developmental Learning Objectives
- Create a sense of community among the students.
- Increase the student's interest in STEM disciplines.
- Increase the student's potential for success by developing
responsibility and good study skills.
Skill-Based Learning Objectives
- Develop effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Understand and use the principles of user-centered design.
- Understand and use the principles of project management.
- Develop problem-solving skills including quantitative
reasoning and critical thinking by constructing algorithms using
pseudo-code and/or flowcharts.
- Understand and use Telnet, FTP and computer file systems.
- Understand the principles of web page design, and the HTML
mark-up language.
- Understand the principles of operation of microcontrollers and
sensors.
- Understand and program a Basic-Stamp microprocessor.
- Calibrate a mechanical servo system.
- Tune an IR distance/object detection system.
- Integrate a system of microcontrollers, sensors and actuators
into a complex robotic system.
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Late Policy: |
Late assignments will not be accepted. As expected
in an professional setting, assignments are due at the time
and date specified in the statement of the problem. As
per the catalog, students will be excused if they have
documented emergencies or are representing UNCA on
university-sanctioned travel. An equipment failure
is not an excuse for turning in an assignment late. |
Attendance Policy: |
Lectures: Students are expected to
attend all class lectures. Failure to do so will be will impact
your homework grade and will be considered a lack of interest in
success on the part of the student.
Exams: If you must miss an exam due to
illness you must email or telephone the instructor
before the scheduled time and perhaps something can be
arranged to avoid a zero for the exam. |
Grading: |
Exams |
30% |
Assignments |
40% |
Projects |
30% |
Total |
100% |
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Letter Grades: |
Letter grades are assigned based on the percentage of
available points obtained by a student. 100% to 90%
guarantees an A- or better, 89% to 80% guarantees a B- or
better, and so on. The instructors reserve the option of
relaxing the cut-offs for a letter grade in special
circumstances. Plus and minus grades will be used for this
course. |
Grading Procedures: |
Assignments: Assignments will be
graded on the +/ok/- scale,
where + indicates excellent, ok
indicates satisfactory, and - indicates needs
improvement. Your solutions to these assignments are your way
of telling the instructor about your mastery of this course.
Your solutions must be clearly different than those turned
in by others in the class and represent a unique and special
effort on your part.
Exams: During the semester there will
be two in class exams. These exams will cover class
material, reading, and homework questions. Exams will be
given on the dates indicated unless otherwise indicated in
class. |