Instructor: Prof. Rick Eason, 205 Barrows,
581-2242, reason@maine.edu
Office Hours: My door is usually open
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Optional Text: "C Programming for Scientists and Engineers" by Rama N. Reddy and Carol A. Ziegler |
Course web page:
http://web.eece.maine.edu/eason/ece177
Prerequisites: ECE 101 and MAT 126
Credits: 4 credits
Grading:
+/-- grades
Grades are based on the following: Homework and Labs -- 30%, Two prelims (about Feb. 18 and Apr. 1) and quizzes -- 45%, Final -- 25%
No make-up for missed exams or quizzes. Plan to be there.
Credit will be deducted for: Late homework or labs, unexcused lab cuts, excessive class cuts.
Attendance: You are allowed three days absence. Beyond that, one point will be taken off your final grade for every absence - no excuses. This penalty will not be used, however, to pull your grade below a "D" (It won't cause you to fail when you would have otherwise passed).
Labs: Labs will be in 228 Barrows.
Note: You will need your own laptop for this course. Bring it to each lab session.
Topics: Hands-on introduction to the use of microcontroller hardware and software for interfacing to real world devices. Topics include microcontroller architecture, peripheral subsystems such as analog/digital conversion, comparators, pulse width modulation, serial communication and timers, number systems, data representation, syntax, operators, control structures, functions, pointers, structs, input, output, sensing and control.
Tests will be closed book; Calculators will neither be needed nor allowed on tests.
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Academic Honesty Statement: Academic honesty is very important. It is dishonest to cheat on exams, to copy term papers, to submit papers written by another person, to fake experimental results, or to copy or reword parts of books or articles into your own papers without appropriately citing the source. Students committing or aiding in any of these violations may be given failing grades for an assignment or for an entire course, at the discretion of the instructor. In addition to any academic action taken by an instructor, these violations are also subject to action under the University of Maine Student Conduct Code. The maximum possible sanction under the student conduct code is dismissal from the University. Please see the University of Maine System’s Academic Integrity Policy listed in the Board Policy Manual as Policy 314 (*Date Issued: September 1, 2020): https://www.maine.edu/board-of-trustees/policy-manual/section-314/
Students Accessibility Services Statement: If you have a disability for which you may be requesting an accommodation, please contact Student Accessibility Services, 121 East Annex, 581.2319, as early as possible in the term. Students who have already been approved for accommodations by SAS and have a current accommodation letter should meet with me (Richard Eason) privately as soon as possible.
Course schedule disclaimer (disruption clause): In the event of an extended disruption of normal classroom activities (due to COVID-19 or other long-term disruptions), the format for this course may be modified to enable its completion within its programmed time frame. In that event, you will be provided an addendum to the syllabus that will supersede this version.
Observance of Religious Holidays/Events: The University of Maine recognizes that when students are observing significant religious holidays, some may be unable to attend classes or labs, study, take tests, or work on other assignments. If they provide adequate notice (at least one week and longer if at all possible), these students are allowed to make up course requirements as long as this effort does not create an unreasonable burden upon the instructor, department or University. At the discretion of the instructor, such coursework could be due before or after the examination or assignment. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to a student’s grade for the examination, study, or course requirement on the day of religious observance. The student shall not be marked absent from the class due to observing a significant religious holiday. In the case of an internship or clinical, students should refer to the applicable policy in place by the employer or site.
Sexual violence policy:
Sexual discrimination reporting: The University of Maine is committed to making campus a safe place for students. Because of this commitment, if you tell a teacher about an experience of sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, relationship abuse (dating violence and domestic violence), sexual misconduct or any form of gender discrimination involving members of the campus, your teacher is required to report this information to Title IX Student Services or the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you want to talk in confidence to someone about an experience of sexual discrimination, please contact these resources:
For confidential resources on campus: Counseling Center: 207-581-1392 or Cutler Health Center: at 207-581-4000.
For confidential resources off campus: Rape Response Services: 1-800-871-7741 or Partners for Peace: 1-800-863-9909.
Other resources: The resources listed below can offer support but may have to report the incident to others who can help:
For support services on campus: Title IX Student Services: 207-581-1406, Office of Community Standards: 207-581-1409, University of Maine Police: 207-581-4040 or 911.
Or see the OSAVP website for a complete list of services.