| Module Title: | Embedded Linux Development |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Teaching will be a blend of lectures, tutorials and practical classes. |
| Module Aim: |
To equip students with the knowledge and skills required to design, build, administer and evaluate a Linux based embedded system which is interfaced to the internet (IoT). |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Design and build a customised Linux image which is optimized for an embedded system. |
| LO2 |
Design scripts to administer a Linux based embedded system. |
| LO3 |
Configure a system by adding or removing device drivers (modules) from the Linux kernel. |
| LO4 |
Install, configure and harden a webserver. |
| LO5 |
Plan, design and implement a system that will interface sensor(s) to the cloud. (Internet of Things (IoT) based application). |
| LO6 |
Evaluate the performance of an embedded system using specified metrics & constraints (power, speed/latency, etc.) |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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(a) Linux architecture
Linux architecture, embedded Linux, installing Linux & the bootloader.
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(b) Linux as an Embedded OS
Advantages and limitations of Linux as an embedded operating system. Introduction to real time systems.
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(c) System Administration
System administration, configuring a static IP address, superuser, adding users, Linux file system, file system commands.
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(d) Security considerations
User and process permissions. System security.
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(e) Processes
Foreground & background processes. I/O redirection, interprocess communication, pipes, sockets, filters, etc.
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(f) Utilities
Shell commands and shell scripts.
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(g) Firmware development
Programming in C using gcc, gdb, make file, etc.
System call interface, introduction to writing device drivers. Loading, unloading, blocking & blacklisting device driver modules (lsmod, insmod,rmmod, etc)
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(h) Hardware interfacing
Hardware interfacing - GPIO, Analog I/O, I2C, SPI, sensors, etc.
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(i) Networking
Communications & Networking - SSL, SSH, Bluetooth, Ethernet & Wi-fi.
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(j) Webserver configuration
Install, configure and harden a webserver (e.g. Apache).
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(k) System performance profiling
Performance metrics & constraints (power, speed/latency, etc.)
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(k) Mini-projects
Mini projects - which may include developing an Internet of Things (IoT) application, video streaming & audio streaming.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
| Practical | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Examination |
Students will be assigned an number of assignments and/or class tests as part of the assessment of this module. Students may be asked to complete assignments during class or as homework. |
1,2,3,5,6 |
20.00 |
Week 7 |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Students will complete a number of mini projects, each of which may be completed over several weeks in the laboratory. |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
A written examination, at the end of the module, will examine the extent of the student’s achievement of the learning outcomes. |
1,2,3,5,6 |
40.00 |
End-of-Semester |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Laboratory |
Every Week |
1.50 |
| Independent Learning |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Total Hours |
3.50 |
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