2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ELEC2645 Embedded Systems Project

20 creditsClass Size: 170

Module manager: Dr Craig Evans
Email: C.A.Evans@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The second year embedded systems project challenges students to design a prototype product within a tightly-constrained set of software tools and hardware components. The major objective is for students to develop proficiency with the C/C++ language and use it to program a state-of -the-art microcontroller to interface with sensors/actuators and a display, as required.

An important feature of the module is that students must practice good project management and presentation skills.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:

- be able to apply correct software engineering principles;
- design software using an object-oriented approach;
- test developed software;
- be familiar with and be able to use common version control systems;
- be able to create thorough and useful software documentation (application programming interface);
- be able to debug software;
- understand concepts related to memory management in C./C++;
- be comfortable using pointers;
- 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;
- demonstrate competence in the use of technical literature and other information sources such as software manuals, data sheets, application notes and programmer's guides;
- show an understanding of the requirements of engineering documentation including engineering specifications;
- show some ability to work with technical uncertainty, identifying scenarios and alternative options;
- apply the basic principles of project management and develop written and oral presentation skills;
- use creativity to create an innovative solution to a design problem;
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the equipment, materials and processes employed in the design, assembly and test of a prototype electronic project;

Syllabus

- Object-oriented Programming Design;
- Code Testing;
- Code Documentation;
- Version Control;
- Memory Management;
- Pointers;
- Data Structures;
- De-bugging;
- Designing for low-power applications;
- Timers and interrupts;
- Finite State Machine implementation;
- Serial communication protocols;
- Programming methods and the design of software using C/C++ or other contemporary progamming language;
- The use of a microcontroller development board for practical embedded system problems;
- Interfacing with sensors, actuators and visual displays;
- Practical appplication of the above in a design project;
- Principles of project management;
- Record-keeping, report writing and presentation techniques.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Laboratory	22	2.00	44.00
Private study hours			156.00
Total Contact hours			44.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- Reading lecture notes, textbook(s) and data sheets
- Design, programming, assembly, debugging of software and hardware
- Prepare oral presentation
- Write-up of final report

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress in lab work, the in-semester test and the oral presentation.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	In-Semester Test	10.00
In-course Assessment	Semester 1 (End) Test	20.00
Project	Mini-project	60.00
Presentation	Oral presentation	10.00
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

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Last updated: 20/05/2019

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