2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ELEC3662 Embedded Systems

20 creditsClass Size: 170

Module manager: Dr Lotfi Mhamdi
Email: l.mhamdi@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The aim of this module is to introduce students to contemporary hardware and software development tools for embedded devices. The major objective is for students to develop proficiency with the C language and use it to programme a microcontroller to interface with sensors/actuators and a display, as required. Students must practice good log-book keeping and develop their project planning and presentation skills.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of microprocessor principles and architectures (von Neumann, Harvard).
- Apply the basic principles of embedded system design and development, including using a contemporary computer environment and development board to implement a microcontroller-based embedded system design.
- Take an electronics application and derive a specification compatible with embedded system design technologies.
- Generate a solution compatible with a target micro-controller.
- Implement a micro-controller solution in the appropriate hardware.
- Demonstrate competence in the use of technical literature and other information sources such as software manuals, data sheets, application notes and programmers guides.

Skills outcomes
Mobile applications development and interfacing with embedded systems and electronics.

Syllabus

- Programming methods and the design of software using 'C' programming language
- The use of a microcontroller development board for practical embedded system problems
- Interfacing with sensors, actuators and visual displays
- Microprocessor architectures (von Neumann, Harvard)
- Instruction execution cycle
- Practical application of the above in a design project.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Laboratory	6	2.00	12.00
Lecture	8	1.00	8.00
Private study hours			180.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- Reading
- Tackling projects

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored during the laboratory sessions by attendance, log book records and progress made.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	In-Semester Test 1	30.00
In-course Assessment	In-Semester Test 2	30.00
Project	Mini-project	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Re-sits for ELEC modules are subject to the rules in the School’s Code of Practice on Assessment. Students should be aware that, for some modules, a re-sit may only be conducted on an internal basis (with tuition) in the next academic session.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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