The introductory course in this sequence would in many
respects resemble the current microprocessor course. The
advanced course that follows this basic course would,
however, elaborate on those topics that cannot be
adequately covered in the introductory course. This
follow-on course would essentially proceed in two
different directions, focusing more heavily on the lowest
level of software and hardware interfacing issues while,
at the same time, developing expertise in high-level
system integration. Less structured design projects would
be the basic vehicle for teaching these concepts to the
students. The concept of electromechanical design will
be emphasized