Sonoma State University

Engineering Science
Course Syllabus – Spring 2016
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Corse: ES 310: Microprocessors & System Design
Lecture & Lab: Salazar 2001

Instructor: Dr. Farid Farahmand

Office: 2010 A Salazar
Phone: (707) 664-3491
E-mail: farahman@sonoma.edu
Web: http://www.sonoma.edu/users/f/farahman/

Office Hours: By Appointment – I am not available on Fridays and Mondays.

Textbooks: Required: Fundamentals of Microcontrollers And Applications in Embedded Systems

With PIC

References: PIC Microcontroller 


by Muhammad Ali Mazidi, Rolin McKinlay, and Danny Causey.
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Applying PIC18 Microcontrollers: Architecture, Programming, and Interfacing using
C and Assembly
By B.B Bery
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Electronics Teach-In 2 (Reference #TI2)

Required Hardware for your project

Material:

Prerequisites: ES 210: Digital Circuit & Logic Design

ES 230: Electronics I
ES 220/221: Electric Circuits

Grading Plan: Exams / Class Evaluation 30%

Lab projects/homework 35%
Final Project 5%
Quiz / Articles 30%
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Grading: 95 - 100 A 70 – 73 C-
90 – 93 A- 77 – 79 C+
87 – 89 B+ 67 – 69 D+
84 – 86 B 64 – 66 D
80 – 83 B- 60 – 63 D-
74 – 76 C < 60 F

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! ES 310 is a 4 credit hour course requiring
Reminder:
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Note 1:
an average of 12 hours of study per week!
• 15 points deduction / day for each late assignment / Incomplete programs are not accepted.
• For each unexcused absence in the lab your final grade will be dropped by three points. 

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Course outline
Chapter 1 - Microprocessor and Microcontroller Fundamentals
Chapter 2 - Microcontroller Architecture—PIC18F Family
Chapter 3 - PIC18F Programming Model and Its Instruction Set
Chapter 4 - Programming and Problem Solving
Chapter 5 - Introduction to Data Copy (Move), Arithmetic, and Branch
Instructions
Chapter 6 - Introduction to Logic, Bit Manipulation, and Multiply-Divide
Operations
Chapter 7 - Stack and Subroutines
Chapter 8 - Application Programs and Software Design
Chapter 9 - Input/Output (I/O) Ports and Interfacing
Chapter 10 - Interrupts
Chapter 11 - Timers
Chapter 12 - Data Converters
Chapter 13 - Serial I/O 401
Tools and Software
• MicrochipMPLAB®
• PIC18 Simulator IDE
• Matlab: http://www.mathworks.com/
• The Proteus Design Suite
• MPLAB C for PIC18 v3.34 in LITE mode
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 POLICIES
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CLASSROOM CONDUCTS: In order to create an appropriate environment for teaching
and learning, students must show respect for their instructor and fellow students. Listed
below are a few guidelines for classroom behavior. Students are expected to follow these
rules to ensure that the learning environment is not compromised.
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1. Class Participation: You are expected to be in class the entire class time. Please
do not enter late or leave early. Rare exceptions may be made, particularly in
emergency situations. Your participation in the class and lab and the discussions are
very important and would help me understand how much you follow the material.
As you go through the material before and after the class jot down your questions
and ask me as I go through the slides.
2. Absences: Inform the instructor in advance, if you know you are going to miss a
class. Also, take responsibility for getting missed assignments from other students.
Your instructor is not responsible for re-teaching the material you missed due to an
absence or being late.
3. Conversation: Do not carry on side conversations in class.
4. Sleep: Do not sleep in class.
5. Internet browsing: Please turn off all monitors/laptops and listen to lectures.
Check your emails before coming to class!
6. Attitude: You are expected to maintain a civil attitude in class. You may not use
inappropriate or offensive commentary or body language toward the instructor or
fellow students.
7. Cell phones: You may not use your cell phone during class. Please turn off your
cell phone upon entering the classroom.
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PLAGIARISM: All forms of cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses that can result
in disciplinary penalties including expulsion from the university. This includes copying
assignments from the Internet! Refer to the student handbook for details.
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WITHDRAWAL: No student will be granted a withdrawal after the deadline unless under
extreme circumstances. Policy regarding withdrawal is stated in the university catalog.
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SPECIAL NEEDS: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the
impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.
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 COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
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The primary goal of this course is to give you the fundamental skills needed to understand,
use, and design microcontroller-based systems. This includes the following: (1) What is a
microcontroller? (2) What can it do (and not do)? (3) How does one design (and program)
a microcontroller-based system? The course focuses on 8-bit PIC architecture. You will be
using PIC18F46J50 chip.
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At the conclusion of this course, the successful student will be able to:
A. Gain a solid understanding of how microprocessors and microcontrollers
operate.
B. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the necessary steps and methods used
to interface a microcomputer system to devices such as stepper motors,
sensors, etc.
C. Develop and demonstrate a structured assembly and C language program to
accomplish a given task using a microcomputer.
D. Demonstrate the use of interrupts and other programming techniques related
to micro-controllers. Complete the design, development, programming, and
testing of a microcomputer based project.
E. Demonstrate a working knowledge of microcomputer busses and the flow
of data within a microcomputer system.
F. Be able to write professional product report.
G. Be able to operate in team and work together towards a common goal.
Become a more self-motivated and self-learner individual.
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IMPORTANT
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The California Faculty Association is in the midst of a difficult contract dispute
with management. It is possible that the faculty union will call a strike or other work
stoppage this term. I will inform the class as soon as possible of any disruption to our class
meeting schedule.

 COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES (for ABET)

ES 310: Microprocessors & System Design

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Lecture & Lab: Salazar 2008
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Engineering topics: 100%
Math & Basic Science: 10%
General Education: 15%
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ABET Student Outcomes Course Learning Level of
Objectives Support

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of B, F 5

mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, B, D, E, F 4
as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or B, E, F,G 3
process to meet desired needs
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary G 2
teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve B, F 5
engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical C 2
responsibility
B, F 3
(g) an ability to communicate effectively

(h) the broad education necessary to understand C, G 3

the impact of engineering solutions in a global
and societal context

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to G 3

engage in life-long learning

A 4
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and A-E 4

modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of B, F 4
mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, B, D, E, F 4
as well as to analyze and interpret data
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ASSIGNMENTS
HOMEWORK: All students are required to complete homework assignments. Homework
assignments require familiarity with different software tools such as Excel, and VISIO.
Homework assignments must be submitted in class. Late submissions will receive 15
deduction points for each late day, including weekends. All hardcopy submissions must be
stapled and have a coversheet, otherwise they will not be accepted. Please avoid printing
your homework when class starts! Unless specified in advance, no handwritten homework
will be accepted.
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DISCUSSION GROUP: Each individual student is required to have at least four entries
into the class Piazza Discussion Group. Blog entries include answer to questions and
responses to other students
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DESIGN PROJECT: You are required to submit one final design project. All projects
require prior approval from your instructor. Maximum of two people per group is
allowed. It is encouraged to have a partner, however, each person must clearly identify
what his/her contribution was. For each project you must submit an abstract at the time of
presentation. The abstract must include group members (who is doing what), project idea,
and objective of the project. The final design project must be functional and properly
operate as intended. Here are some Design Project guidelines:
• In your project you must use at least THREE of the following features of the
microcontroller: ADC/DAC/Communication ports / Interrupt / Watchdog /
Feedback/EEROM / Display (one or two LEDs are not considered as display!)
• All projects must have at least TWO of the following functionalities:
o Data logging (SD card, EPROM, etc.)
o Sensor interface (GPS, accelerometer, Microphone, PWM, etc.) – simple
ADC does not count!
o Software Interface (Android, LabVIEW, etc.)
o LCD or 7-Segment (graphical, color display, etc.) – Simple display of
numbers does not count!
o Communication (wireless, USB, Bluetooth, Serial, etc.)
o Power saving mode (sleep mode, etc.)
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Please note that projects such as simple dice, flashing LED, single tone generator, are NOT
considered as good projects. For some interesting projects refer to YouTube.
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It is strongly suggested that you take full advantage of your Holidays to complete your
project! Incomplete projects do NOT receive grades! Graduate students enrolled in the
course are required to do more comprehensive final projects.
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QUIZZES: There will be a quiz almost once a week. The quizzes will be based on
practice/homework problems (but not exactly the same). No make-ups are allowed. If you
are late to class or stepped outside and missed a quiz, there will be no make-up. You can
drop your lowest quiz grade. Note that all quizzes are limited to no longer than 10-15
minutes.
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LABS & PRE-LABS: Each student must submit the lab report individually and work
independently. Please note that for each unexcused absence in the lab your final grade will
be dropped by three points. All pre-labs must be typed, dated, and include student’s name
and ID; you receive any grade, otherwise. Lab submissions rules:
1. All figures must have caption (minimum of 30 words), and Figure number. Figures
must be clear; add notes on the figure is necessary (see the posted Example!)
2. Questions must be included in the labs. If you only have answers, you will not receive
any grades.
3. All submissions must have coversheet. The entire lab must be typed. All drawings must
be done with computer.
4. All submitted codes must have comments; codes with no comments do not receive any
grades.
5. The overall structure of the lab must be clear and well-done. You will receive negative
points for having too much white space and wasting too much paper! (up to 5 points -
seriously!)
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EXAMS: Exams will consist of problems designed to test your understanding of the
concepts covered in class and lab. Anyone missing an exam will receive a zero grade for
that exam. Make-up exams will only be given with a doctor's slip stating that you were too
ill on the day of the exam to attend, or documented extraordinary circumstances. Please
note that exams may include in-class programing assignment. NOTE: In order to be able
to take the final exam you are required to bring a snapshot of your Moodle indicating that
you have completed the class evaluations. You WILL NOT be allowed to take the final
exam if you do not bring a proof that you have completed the class evaluation.
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LECTURE SERIES: If you attend a minimum of SIX lecture series, your lowest quiz
grade will be dropped. Please return the signed form when you take your final exam.
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ARTICLES: Each individual student is required to submit at least FOUR article summery
related to the the class topics. Articles must be submitted electronically through Moodle or
Piazza. Each article summary must describe the main point of the article/news along with
proper citation. Four article submissions counts as one quiz grade. You may be asked to
talk about your article in class.
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FINAL PRESENTATION: Your project must fully function, as you described it in your
abstract! In addition, you must submit all your codes, powerpoint slides, simulations
results, and documents. Note that all projects must include Schematic Capture and
Simulation Results. All submissions must be included in the CD. Please make sure you
have a CD sleeve. All CD folders must be compatible (readable) with Windows OS.
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SOFTWARE
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All students are expected to become skilled and comfortable with the following software:
MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint. You are also required to down load and install the
following software tools to complete your assignments:
• MS VISIO
• Pro Schematic
• MicrochipMPLAB® ICD 2
• PIC18 Simulator IDE
• Matlab http://www.mathworks.com/
• The Proteus Design Suite
• MPLAB C for PIC18 v3.34 in LITE mode
• Eagle Schematic Capture
• MultiSim Blue (free)
• KiCad Tutorial
• Fritzing - making schematic capture and PCB; also try 123D Circuits from AutoDesk.
• Online circuit simulators (PartSim by Dig-Key, CircuitLab, DoCircuits, and many
more…)
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GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Quizzes on Mondays; almost every week!

• Labs/mini-projects/submissions on Mondays
• Wednesdays are makeup days
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GRADING SUMMARY
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Each student’s final grade will be calculated according to the Grading Plan mentioned
above. Please note the following:
1. All assignments must be submitted at the beginning of the class. They must be
stapled and have a coversheet.
2. Late assignments (hardcopy or softcopy), including lab, pre-lab, homework, etc.,
will receive 15 deduction points for each late day, including weekends.
3. There will be no curving (89.2 is still a B+).
4. Best ways to loose points in homework and labs: forget about figure captions, don’t
include questions, submit late, forget about comments in your code, don’t include
the header in your code, don’t include coversheet!
5. There will be no make-ups.
6. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of each class.
7. Pay attention to the grading plan!
8. Incomplete projects do NOT receive grades!
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Please make sure you speak to me before you decide on dropping the class!
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I will be available, if you are willing to learn!
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