Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the project module Basic electronic systems or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about the fundamentals of embedded systems
• Be able to build and program a microprocessor based system, both in embedded C- and assembly-code
• Must have knowledge of the methodology used for constructing simple connected digital systems, , their use and limitations
• Must have insight of basic terminology for the architecture of microprocessors
• Must have insight of basic terminology for sensor and actuator interface to the microprocessor
• Have knowledge about recognized standards for documentation of electronic circuits.

Skills

• Be able to design an embedded system operating with no human interactions
• Must be able to design a microprocessor program which can runs on its own for controlling the digital/analogue outputs
• Must be able to elaborate a number of possibilities for analysis, program development, programming and testing for the entire microprocessor based system
• Be able to obtain data online using real-time data acquisition
• Be able to synthesize, document and bring the entire system (hardware and software) to working condition

Competences

• Be able to design a microprocessor based system based on the design specifications
• Independently identify and analyze embedded programs
• Independently be able to design and apply embedded programming
• Have a fundamental understanding of timers, counters, interrupts, analog and digital signals, and how these concepts can be applied
• Be able to implement and test the developed system with the purpose of verifying the hypothesis, as well as draw conclusions based on the achieved result.

Type of instruction

Problem based and project oriented project work in groups. The project work is documented in a P2 project report, preparation of a P2 process analysis and participation in a presentation seminar.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 10 ECTS project module, the work load is expected to be 300 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Microprocessor Based Systems
Type of exam	Oral exam based on a project Oral examination with external adjudicator based on the presentation seminar and project report.
ECTS	10
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	External examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations. http:/​/​www.engineering.aau.dk/​uddannelse/​studieadministration/​