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Microprocessors 1: Introduction

Class Number: ELECTECH 10605163-1 - Micro 1: Introduction
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-605-163 MICROPROCESSORS 1: INTRODUCTION ...use of simulation software, fundamentals of C language programming, basic logic and control, analog and digital inputs, flowcharting, motor control, objects, and PWM techniques. (Pre-requisite: 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits; 10-660-103 Digital 3: Registers; or Instructor Approval)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Describe microcontroller/microprocessor architecture.
  2. Investigate arithmetic operations used in microcomputer systems.
  3. Utilize program planning tools. (flowcharts, pseudo code, or others)
  4. Use various numerical representations and variable types
  5. Utilize simple decision instructions in a program.
  6. Demonstrate input and output instructions in a microcontroller program.

Class Details

Class Number:
ELECTECH 10605163-1 - Micro 1: Introduction
Location:
Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
Hybrid
Term:
2025 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

1. This class is taught through a combination of in-person lab work and online learning materials. Students will complete the hands-on lab activities in the ET129 lab space during the posted open lab times. The remaining learning materials can be accessed anywhere using internet. Plan on spending approximately 30 hours to complete this course. Before beginning lab work in this class, please review the online course materials and talk to an instructor in ET129. For questions on coursework, please reach out to the instructor of the class through Canvas.

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  Tech Hall Lab, Room ET129, is open Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm; Fridays 8am-3pm; Saturdays 8am-1pm.  The Lab will observe all College closure holidays and breaks.

3. This course may require purchase of a parts kit in ET129.  Please reference the class syllabus for details.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/18/2025 - 10/13/2025 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
8/18/2025 - 10/13/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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