2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
XJEL1620 Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers
20 creditsClass Size: 75
Module manager: Dr. Craig Evans
Email: c.a.evans@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The teaching and assessment methods shown below will be kept under review during 2020-21. If it is not possible to deliver traditional face-to-face teaching methods, such as lectures and practical classes, we may need to substitute alterative (online) formats of delivery and amend the timetable accordingly. ‘Independent online learning’ will involve watching pre-recorded lecture material or screen-casts, engaging in learning activities such as online worked examples or remote/virtual laboratory work, etc. Students will be expected to fully engage with all of these activities. The time commitment for independent online learning, and also the frequency and duration of Online Learning Workshops, are approximate and intended as a guide only. Further details will be confirmed when the module commences.Objectives
The objectives of this module are for students to learn how to design digital circuits, gain an understanding of how microcontrollers (MCUs) are implemented in hardware and develop the programming skills required in order to write embedded software using C++.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Solve logical expressions using Boolean algebra.
2. Design and simulate digital logic circuits.
3. Use binary and hexadecimal numbers and be able to apply the rules of binary arithmetic.
4. Describe and discuss the operation of digital circuits (including microcontrollers).
5. Write, compile, run and de-bug simple C++ programs.
6. Explain how hardware components are interfaced with MCUs.
Syllabus
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Digital logic gates
Combinational logic
Boolean algebra
Boolean arithmetic
Arithmetic Logic Units (ALUs)
Flip-flops and registers
Microcontroller architecture
Counter and timer circuits
Embedded software development
C++ variables and operators
C++ control statements (branches and loops)
Functions, C++ classes and object-oriented programming
Microcontroller peripherals
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 20 | 2.00 | 40.00 |
| Lecture | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 139.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 41.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Watching screencasts; Completing online quizzes; Reading recommended textbooks; Digital circuit design and simulation; Writing and debugging software; Revision for testsOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Online quizzes provide weekly formative feedback. Discussions with staff during timetabled laboratory sessions also provide opportunities for students to request formative feedback.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Online Assessment | Online Assignment/Test 1 | 15.00 |
| Online Assessment | Online Assignment/Test 2 | 25.00 |
| Online Assessment | Online Assignment/Test 3 | 25.00 |
| Online Assessment | Online Assignment/Test 4 | 35.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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Reading list
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