Module Details

Module Code: SYST C2611
Module Title: Embedded Systems 1
Title: Embedded Systems 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Frances Hardiman
Module Author:: Stephen Scully
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Embedded Systems
Definition of embedded systems.
Architectures
Introduction to structure of a microcontroller, internal structure, memory, peripherals, I/O, communications, and interrupts.
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.
Interfacing and Communications
I/O, Pullup/Pulldown, UART, RS-232, I2C/SPI, Displays/Keyboards , ADC/DAC, Sensors/Motors (On/Off/PWM).
System Development, Testing and Debug
The Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and debugging (breakpoints, single step).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Project40.00%
Practical20.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A group/solo (depending on complexity) project based on real-world scenarios.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A set of practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module.
No End of Module Formal Examination

Part Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A group/solo (depending on complexity) project based on real-world scenarios.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A set of practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jack Purdum. Beginning C for Arduino, 2nd. Apress.
  • Jeremy Blum. Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry, 2nd. Wiley.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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