Covers hardware and software design for embedded systems, the design process, and a major team project.
The course is hard but rewarding, requiring students to work early and often, and to order components immediately due to potential payment delays.
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(E C E 315 and COMP SCI 300) or graduate/professional standing. Not open to special students or students with credit forE C E 454, 455, or 554.
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Joseph Krachey is described as helpful, clear, and caring about the course's value to students. Reviewers note his accessibility and support throughout the semester, though one mentions administrative delays in ordering components.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.76 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.88 GPA, 94.4% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 92.7% A/AB (n=41 letter grades).
No reviews exist for current instructor Joseph Krachey. Historical reviews for Michael Morrow describe him as an industry professional who teaches material well and provides helpful office hours. Reviewers found his lectures entertaining and valuable for real-world engineering context.
JOSEPH KRACHEY is recorded teaching in Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MICHAEL MORROW is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 36 / 30 | 2 |
| LAB 301 | Classroom Instruction | 10 / 40 | 0 |
| LAB 302 | Classroom Instruction | 26 / 40 | 2 |
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Joseph Krachey is a helpful and clear instructor who cares about the course's value, though the class is hard and requires early, consistent work.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.76 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.88 GPA, 94.4% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 92.7% A/AB (n=41 letter grades).
The course is hard but rewarding, requiring students to work early and often, and to order components immediately due to potential payment delays.
Students find the class rewarding and recommend it, but note that administrative payment hurdles can cause significant delays in receiving necessary components.
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Embedded Microprocessor System Design
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