The purpose of this course is to explore the subject of microprocessors and embedded systems, covering architectural issues, programming, and interfacing. The course will also cover processor organization, emphasizing the typical structure of today's microcontrollers, processor models, and programming styles. Throughout the material, the consideration of input/output systems to the use of various embedded peripherals and interfacing external loads for a spectrum of diverse applications will be addressed.

Designed to improve students' capabilities to prepare and present technical information in written and oral form and through electronic means. ET majors should take this course early in their program of study so that proficiencies developed can be utilized in later courses. (Also listed as ENGL 502.) Writing intensive.

The course prepares the student to apply thermal and fluid engineering principles to situations typical of those encountered in industry. Topics covered include thermodynamics of two phase fluids, fluid dynamics of piping systems, principles of turbomachinery, and analysis of power cycles. No credit for students who have taken ET 696 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering Technology for credit. Lab.

Electrical circuits: DC and AC network analysis, power factors, transformers, power supplies. Electronic circuits--diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers. Digital circuits and introduction to computer-aided engineering. Lab.