Department of Mechatronics Engineering

MCE 202 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Microcontrollers

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
MCE 202	FALL	2	2	3	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Problem solving Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Lütfi Mutlu
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Lütfi Mutlu
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Alperen Keser

Course Objectives

This course will provide engineering students with the basic knowladge and ability to develop microcontroller applications. It is aimed that students will be able to define the basics of microcontroller hardware architecture, microcontroller peripherals and communication protocols. Develop project where microcontrollers work in communication with sensors and actuators.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Describe architecture of microcontrollers	1.5		X
LO2	Develop microcontroller programs using the C++ language	1.4		X
LO3	Use inputs and outputs to use peripheral devices	3.2				X
LO4	Compose communication signals with external systems	3.2				X
LO5	Design basic embedded systems in terms of hardware and software	3.2			X

Course Description

Microcontrollers and embedded systems will be introduced in this course. This course also covers microprocessors and architectures, memory, register and interrupt logic, reset, clock and timer modules, input/output ports, serial communication types, ADC modules sensors and connection types, special purpose microcontrollers, microcontroller programming, programming in C++ with Arduino IDE, embedded system design and use of test and measuring instruments.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction (features of microcontrollers, usage areas, types, special purpose controllers: Arduino, ESP32 etc.)	Internet resources and lecture notes	LO1
2	Microcontroller core architecture (ROM, Flash, RAM, EEPROM, registers, reset, clock, interrupts)	8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers, http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start	LO1
3	Microcontroller core architecture (ROM, Flash, RAM, EEPROM, registers, reset, clock, interrupts)	8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers, http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start	LO1
4	Microcontroller core architecture (Peripherals)	8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers, http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start	LO2
5	Introduction to microcontroller programming with C++ Peripherals	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016	LO2
6	Introduction to microcontroller programming with C++ Peripherals	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016	LO2
7	Microcontroller Input/Output (GPIO, ADC, PWM)	8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers, http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start	LO3
8	Midterm exam		-
9	Communication Protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)	8-bit AVR® Microcontrollers, http://microchipdeveloper.com/8avr:start	LO4
10	Sensors	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016	LO3
11	Actuators	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016	LO3
12	Communication Peripherals (ESP8266 WiFi, HC-05 Bluetooth)	İnternet kaynakları ve ders notları	LO4
13	Communication Protocols (HTTP, MQTT)	Kolban’s Book on ESP8266, Leanpub, 2016	LO4
14	Project workshop		-
15	Review of the semester		-
16	Final exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Programming Arduino : Getting Started wiith Sketches Simon Monk 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill 2016 (ISBN-10: 1259641635; ISBN-13: 978-1259641633)
Suggested Readings/Materials	C++ How to Program (Early Objects Version) Global Edition 10/E Paul J. Deitel and Harvey Deitel Pearson 2016 8-bit AVR Microcontrollers Kolban's Book on ESP8266 Leanpub 2016

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Laboratory / Application	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Project	1	20		X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	4	4	16
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	1	22	22
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam	1	15	15
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation		LO2
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics		LO1
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions			LO5	LO3 LO4
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.