SEE712 - Embedded Systems

Unit details

Year	2025 unit information
Enrolment modes:	Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit Chair:	Trimester 1: Bipasha Kashyap
Prerequisite:	For students enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463, S465, S466, S467: completion of 18 credits points and SEE222 or Unit Chair approval. For students enrolled in S550, S751, S752, S756, S757: Nil. For all other students: Unit Chair approval.
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	Nil
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:	1 x 2 hour practical experience (laboratory) per week.
Typical study commitment:	Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.
Note: Assumed Knowledge Basic C programming: It is expected that students have a basic understanding of the C programming language, including concepts such as variables, data types, control structures (e.g., loops, conditionals), functions, and arrays. If you are unfamiliar with C programming, we recommend reviewing online tutorials or taking an introductory course to familiarize yourself with the language. Electronics: A basic understanding of electronics is also assumed. This includes knowledge of basic electronic components (e.g., resistors, capacitors, transistors), circuit analysis (e.g., Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws), and digital logic gates. If you need to refresh your knowledge in this area, there are various online resources and textbooks available that cover the fundamentals of electronics. Further Reading (Recommended): 'C Programming Language' by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie. 'Programming in C' by Stephen G. Kochan. 'The Art of Electronics' by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill. 'Electronic Circuits: Fundamentals and Applications' by Mike Tooley. These resources are recommended to enhance your understanding of C programming and electronics, but it is not restricted to these sources. Feel free to explore additional materials that align with your learning preferences and needs. Equipment Requirements Learning experiences and assessment activities in this unit require that students have access to specific mechatronics components/equipment, such as Arduino Mega 2560 and other components which vary from year to year. The expected cost of this equipment for this unit is approximately $100. These components will also be usable in subsequent units.

Content

This unit delves into the design and development of embedded systems, focusing on FPGA and microcontroller platforms. It encompasses advanced programmable devices, peripherals, and programming tools. Covered topics include embedded design methodologies, programming languages, system realization, and testing procedures.

Learning Outcomes

ULO	These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
ULO1	Develop an understanding of the architecture and the components of a microcontroller-based system and the conceptual framework of FPGA technology.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy
ULO2	Demonstrate knowledge and skills in program development, execution, and testing an embedded system.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy
ULO3	Develop an appreciation of the hardware structure, inputs/outputs, memory, serial communication, timers and counters, interrupts pulse width modulation functions of a microcontroller and interface with smart devices or expansion shields.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy
ULO4	Apply experimental skills in integrating hardware and software components for embedded applications.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving
ULO5	Justify embedded system development methods for engineering applications.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking

Assessment

Assessment Description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1 Embedded development task	Solution to an embedded system design and implementation task	35%	Week 6
Assessment 2 Project demonstration and video	Demonstration of the functionality of the microcontroller-based system including development, programming and evaluation	50%	Week 10
Assessment 3 Final project report	Written report	15%	Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning resource

The texts and reading list for SEE712 can be found via the University Library.

Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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