Course Number and Title:
ELC 242 Programming for Electronics Engineering
Prerequisites
ELC111 and ELC 125
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
2 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course builds on programming concepts tailored for electronics engineering applications. Topics include writing, debugging, and optimizing basic code, with a focus on tasks relevant to electronics, including controlling microcontrollers, working with sensors, and handling data inputs/outputs. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving skills to integrate programming skills into electronics projects.
Additional Materials
Required: Storage media for class and lab work
Recommended:TI-84+ or TI-89 Calculator
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Describe the programming structure, including directives, comment lines, header files, declarations, and the main program. (CCC 1 ; PGC 4)
- Code and debug programs with conditional control structures. (CCC 2; PGC 1, 2, 4)
- Code and debug programs with repetition structures. (CCC 2; PGC 1, 2, 4)
- Analyze, design, code, and debug programs with arrays and strings. (CCC 2; PGC 1, 2, 4)
- Apply the concept of modularization to construct a computer program. (CCC 2; PGC 1, 2, 4)
- Write programs for file processing and manipulation. (CCC 2; PGC 1, 2, 4)
- Implement code to control the peripherals of a microcontroller for object-oriented programming. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4,5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Describe the programming structure, including directives, comment lines, header files, declarations, and the main program.
- Use comments to clearly describe the purpose of the program code.
- Identify appropriate header files and incorporate their use to solve electronic engineering technology problems.
- Use self-documenting names to identify the purpose of variables..
- Demonstrate the proper use and format of programming language commands to accept input and clearly display program results.
- Code and debug programs with conditional control structures.
- Explain the use of conditional execution.
- Write programs using if, else, if-else, and switch-case statements to solve electronic engineering technology problems.
- Identify and use the most appropriate conditional statement for a given programming task.
- Code and debug programs with repetition structures.
- Explain the use and advantages of loops for a given programming task.
- Write programs using for, while, and do-while loops to solve electronic engineering technology problems.
- Identify and use the most appropriate type of loop for a given programming task.
- Write and debug programs involving nested loops.
- Analyze, design, code, and debug programs with arrays and strings.
- Describe arrays and string data structures.
- Write programs using one and two-dimensional arrays to solve electronic engineering technology problems.
- Apply the concept of modularization to construct a computer program.
- Select and apply appropriate library modules to add functionality to a program.
- Create and apply user-defined functions to simplify a complicated program.
- Demonstrate effective parameter passing and return values.
- Write programs for file processing and manipulation.
- Create, open, append, truncate, input, and output file data.
- Identify and use American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) and Binary files and distinguish between the appropriate uses of both types.
- Implement code to control the peripherals of a microcontroller for object-oriented programming.
- Use pre-built libraries to create instances of classes.
- Use call methods embedded in classes to control general purpose inputs/outputs (GPIOs), motors, servos, and collect data from various sensors.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
3 - 4 exams (equally weighted) | 50% |
6 - 8 Coding Labs (equally weighted) | 30% |
Formative Assessments |
6 –8 Coding Homework (equally weighted) | 20% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Apply practical knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics engineering technology problems.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret electrical wiring, schematics and technical documentation.
- Utilize programming concepts to develop solutions for electronics engineering technology problems.
- Operate, integrate, and configure electronic components, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety and design specifications.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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