Module Details
| Module Code: |
INTR6002 |
| Title: |
Embedded Programming
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Long Title:
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Embedded Programming
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces programming with a particular emphasis on designing code for microcontrollers and embedded systems. A high-level language is used to introduce the essential elements of programming, and, throughout the module, microcontrollers, robots and IoT are used to demonstrate embedded systems programming in a practical manner.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe common high-level language commands. |
| LO2 |
Show how to use conditional branching and program loops. |
| LO3 |
Use modular programming for a set of given tasks. |
| LO4 |
Design software solutions for embedded systems. |
| LO5 |
Apply digital interfacing between the embedded system and the outside world. |
| LO6 |
Demonstrate the ability to organise and participate productively in a team project. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to embedded systems
Overview of embedded systems, Microcontrollers, Internet-of-Things (IoT), embedded systems interfacing, current sourcing and sinking, voltage thresholds.
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Data types
Numeric data types, variables, constants, enumerated type, structures, arrays
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Control Structures
if … else, switch ... case, logical operators.
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Loops
Count controlled loops, condition-controlled loops, continue, break.
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GPIO
Microcontroller general purpose input-output pins, pin read/write, pull-up/pull-down resistors, analog/digital & digital/analog converters, pulse width modulation (PWM).
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Modular Programming
Writing functions, function input arguments and return, global/local variables.
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Strings
Char and string data types, ASCII character codes, functions for dealing with strings.
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Interrupts
Microcontroller external interrupts, pin change interrupts, timers and watchdogs, interrupt management, interrupt service routine principles, microcontroller sleep mode and waking up by interrupts.
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Communication
UART serial port communication, I2C integrated circuit bus, master-slave communication concept, programming basics of wireless communication.
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Embedded systems examples
Human/machine interface peripherals, IoT environment sensing, data logging to the cloud, robot movement control, system debugging.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lab |
Contact |
Programming while observing industry best practice and coding ethics. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for assessment deliverables. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lab |
Contact |
Programming while observing industry best practice and coding ethics. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for assessment deliverables. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Massimo Banzi And Michael Shiloh. (2015), Getting Started With Arduino, 3rd. Maker Media, Inc., [ISBN: 9781449363338].
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Charles Platt. (2015), Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery (Make: Technology on Your Time), 2nd. Maker Media, Inc., [ISBN: 9781680450262].
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Jack Purdum. (2015), Beginning C for Arduino, 2nd. Apress, [ISBN: 9781484209417].
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Magesh Jayakumar. (2016), The inernet of things with esp8266 Hands on approach: Get started with Arduino IDE and ESP8266, 2nd. Bytestem, [ISBN: 1542970458].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Arduino, an open-source hardware and
software company, project and user
community,
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Website, Online Simulator,
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Website, Community based instructions and
projects,
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Website, Community based instructions and
projects,
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