Introductory Microprocessor Laboratory covers software and hardware experiments with microcomputers, including assembly language programming, I/O interfacing, and interrupt processing.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.99 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=91 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.96 GPA, 97.6% A/AB (n=82 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 97.8% A/AB (n=92 letter grades).
Introduction to microprocessor architecture, operation, and application. Covers programming, address decoding, system timing, I/O, interrupts, DMA, and RAM interfacing for microcontrollers.
Joseph Krachey taught a project-heavy course that required significant coding effort and in-class exercises to succeed. Students noted that exams often featured fill-in-the-blank code and conceptual questions, which some found misaligned with the application-based projects. Krachey was described as approachable and supportive, offering opportunities to improve grades and maintaining kind grading policies.
Embedded Microprocessor System Design covers hardware and software design for modern microprocessor-based embedded systems, focusing on the design process and a major team project.
Joseph Krachey taught a hard but rewarding class where students found him helpful and clear. Reviewers noted that ordering components early was crucial because payment hurdles sometimes caused late deliveries during the semester.