EE 120B: Introduction to Embedded Systems

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours

Catalog page 258

Prerequisites: CS 120A/ EE 120A

Description: Introduction to hardware and software de- sign of digital computing systems embedded in elec- tronic devices (e.g., digital cameras or portable video games). Includes embedded processor programming, custom processor design, standard peripherals, mem- ories, interfacing, and hardware/software tradeoffs. Involves use of synthesis tools, programmable logic, microcontrollers, and developing working embedded systems.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with CS 120B.

Credit: Credit is awarded for only one of CS 121 or CS 120B/EE 120B.

Derived Information — The following is not part of the official catalog but is computed from catalog data.

Serves as a prerequisite for

CS 122A EE 128
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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: CS 120B / EE 120B
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 117/200 140/150 32/40 289/390
2024-25 164/200 121/150 14/40 299/390
2023-24 174/200 177/196 32/40 383/436
2022-23 193/160 223/227 416/387
2021-22 113/145 129/158 190/200 40/47 472/550
2020-21  69/ 60  89/ 87 191/213 34/40 383/400
2019-20  67/ 84 103/140 161/170 15/30 346/424
2018-19 137/135 174/210 29/30 340/375
2017-18 110/135 147/154 42/45 299/334
2016-17  97/135 100/101 45/45 242/281