Embedded Computing
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EEEE3070 | Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineerin | 3 | 10 | Autumn China |
- Code
- EEEE3070
- School
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineerin
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
Architectures for embedded systems; the operation of a microcontroller and its programming; assembly language directives and instructions; the interfacing of microcontrollers; embedded peripherals and interrupts; communications protocols used in embedded computing; introduction to larger scale embedded systems.Reassessment of this module, if required, will be by reassessment of the failed elements.
Target Students
Part II students on courses offered by Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour computing each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: Completion of laboratory tasks and report (3 pages)
- 20% Coursework 2: Completion of laboratory tasks and report (3 pages)
- 10% Coursework 3: Code submission
- 50% Exam (2-hour): 2 hours (ExamSys)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide an introduction to principal generic and distinctive features of embedded computing, and develop practical skills in designing firmware for microcontrollers.Learning Outcomes
LO1 Dissect the information presented in a datasheet of a microcontroller.
LO2 Propose appropriate embedded development options for specific requirements.
LO3 Create programs for an embedded microcontroller.
LO4 Interpret pre-existing programs developed in assembly language.
LO5 Improve embedded application designs by using the peripheral devices of microcontrollers and interrupts.
LO6 Discuss the practicalities of developing for an embedded system.
This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
C1, C2, C3, C4, C12, C13.
Conveners
- Dr Sherif Welsen