| Module Title: | Embedded Systems 1 |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
A combination of lectures, class discussion, tutorial, laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used. Emphasis will be placed on active learning including problem / project bases learning |
| Module Aim: |
To advance the students knowledge in software development using a high-level programming language and to equip them with the skills and techniques required to develop software using an industry standard integrated development environment (IDE) and to utilise with programmable electronics and embedded systems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of software development and the building blocks of a high-level programming language. |
| LO2 |
Utilise modular programming, flowcharts, pseudocode and debugging techniques in software development. |
| LO3 |
Produce clearly documented source code using a neat programming style. |
| LO4 |
Design, develop, and report on the hardware and software elements of a microcontroller-based embedded system project |
| 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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Embedded Systems
Definition of embedded systems.
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Architectures
Introduction to structure of a microcontroller, internal structure, memory, peripherals, I/O, communications, and interrupts.
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Embedded Language Programming
Cross compiler, Program top-down design, flowcharts, variables and constants, I/O, operators and expressions, control statements , functions, pointers, bitwise operators, arrays, and LUTs.
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Interfacing and Communications
I/O, Pullup/Pulldown, UART, RS-232, I2C/SPI, Displays/Keyboards , ADC/DAC, Sensors/Motors (On/Off/PWM).
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System Development, Testing and Debug
The Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and debugging (breakpoints, single step).
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
| Project | 40.00% |
| Practical | 20.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester. |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
A group/solo (depending on complexity) project based on real-world scenarios. |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A set of practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module. |
1,2,3,4 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester. |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
A group/solo (depending on complexity) project based on real-world scenarios. |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A set of practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module. |
1,2,3,4 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
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 |
2.00 |
| Practicals |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
4.00 |
Module Delivered In
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