BCIT055 Programming and Interfacing with Microcontrollers Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCIT055 Programming and Interfacing with Microcontrollers (also written as KCIT055) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: SOFTWARE FRAMEWORKS Software, Introduction to Programming. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCIT055 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCIT055 / KCIT055 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Programming and Interfacing with Microcontrollers |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Credits | 3 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCIT055 Programming and Interfacing with Microcontrollers Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1
INTRODUCTION Introduction – History – Creative Coding Platforms – Open Source Platforms – PIC – Arduino, Sketch, Raspberry Pi, Iterative coding methodology – Python Programming –Mobile phones and similar devices – Arm Devices – Getting used to Arduino – Sensor Characterization: Safety, Basic Electronics (circuit theory, measurements, parts identification) Sensors and Software: Understanding Processing Code Structure, variables and flow control, Interfacing to the Real World
Unit 2: SOFTWARE FRAMEWORKS Software
SOFTWARE FRAMEWORKS Software: openFrameworks as our IDE (C/C++) – “Arduino” Language (C/C++) – Hardware: Desktop / Laptop / Raspberry Pi – How to approach a programming problem? Representing “reality” with computers.Digital vs. Analog circuits, audio, communication, etc.Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC) – Digital to Analog Conversion (DAC) – Microcontrollers
Unit 3: Introduction to Programming
HARDWARE COMMUNICATION Communication – Serial& Parallel – Hardware to Hardware Communication – I2C/IIC (Inter- Integrated Circuit) – SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) – Serial UART Communication – Introduction to the command line – git/github. Introduction to Programming: A comparative studio between Arduino + open Frameworks – Arduino compatible Microcontrollers Sensors and Actuators
Unit 4
ADVANCED I/O INTERFACING Advanced I/O – open Frameworks: Live Network feeds (push and pull) – Data persistence (saving data and preferences) – Database interface (MySQL, sqLite, XML, PHP/Web) – Arduino:Wired/Wireless Networking
Unit 5
IoT, FUTURE AND PERSPECTIVES Talking to the cloud: Baby steps to Internet of Things, TCP/IP and UDP – Building peer to peer communication system using Bluetooth &WiFi– Experiments
BCIT055 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Understand advanced and emerging networking technologies K1, K2
- CO 2 Obtain skills to do advanced networking research and programming K3, K4
- CO 3 Learn how to use software programs to perform varying and complex networking tasks K1, K2
- CO 4 Understand Advanced I/O Interfacing K2, K3
- CO 5 Expand upon the knowledge learned and apply it to solve real world problems K5, K6
- DETAILED SYLLABUS 3-0-0
BCIT055 Reference Books
- Programming Interactivity, Second Edition By Josha Noble, 2012
- Programming the Raspberry Pi: Getting Started with Python 2E, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions about BCIT055
What is the syllabus of BCIT055 Programming and Interfacing with Microcontrollers?
The AKTU BCIT055 Programming and Interfacing with Microcontrollers syllabus is divided into 5 units: SOFTWARE FRAMEWORKS Software; Introduction to Programming. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCIT055?
BCIT055 Programming and Interfacing with Microcontrollers has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus and 3 credits.
Is BCIT055 the same subject as KCIT055?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCIT055 and KCIT055 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
How many credits is BCIT055 worth?
BCIT055 Programming and Interfacing with Microcontrollers carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme.
Where can I download BCIT055 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCIT055?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Computer Science and Engineering (IoT) Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Computer Science and Engineering (IoT) Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.