Physical Interface Design II
2019/2020
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
In this module, students advance their knowledge of basic electronics and are introduced to fundamental concepts of programming interactive systems. Students learn how different electronic sensors and actuators can be interfaced to a microcontroller to design novel forms of interactions between man and machine.
In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following areas:
- Programming I
- Sensors and Actuators II
Learning objectives
Knowledge
During this module students should acquire basic knowledge about
- programming concepts for interactive systems
- actuating possibilities: servo motors, solenoids, and simple mechanics
- using micro-controllers: interface to the computer, analog/digital input/output
- circuit applications: DC filtering, circuit protection and amplifier
- real-time use of signals (such as ADC/DAC, sampling rate, scaling and filtering)
- related work in software development and the media arts
Skills
During this module students should acquire skills in
- analyzing use of the basic programming with various sensors and actuators
- synthesizing knowledge in written documentation
Competences
During this module students should acquire competencies in
- evaluating an artefact with regard to programming, sensors, and actuators
Type of instruction
Method of working: Individual or small groups
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Physical Interface Design II |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a 7-day assignment on a set subject.
Number of pages: the written part must not exceed 5 pages. The examination may be substituted by satisfactory and active participation in courses, i.e. 80% attendance and submission of all assignments set during the course |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Fysisk interface design II |
| Module code | BAART20156 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
2. semester |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Art, Health and Technology |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
