SEE712 - Embedded Systems

Unit details

Year:

2024 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
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.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 2 hour practical experience (laboratory) per week.

Note:

Assumed Knowledge

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Student Equipment Purchase

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 introduces students to the principles and practices of embedded systems design and development using advanced programmable controller devices, peripherals and programming tools. Topics include embedded design approaches, programmable controller devices, design tools, programming language, system realisation, and test.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Develop an understanding of the architecture and the components of a microcontroller-based system.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy

ULO2

Demonstrate knowledge of the C programming model of a microcontroller, and skill in program development, execution, and test for a microcontroller-based 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 microcontroller-based applications.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO5

Communicate an understanding of microcontroller-based 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
C Programming task

Solution to programming and written tasks. 25% Week 5
Assessment 2
Video recording of project progress
3-minute oral/video recording of project progress 10% Week 8
Assessment 3
Project demonstration
Demonstration of the functionality of the microcontroller-based system including development, programming and evaluation 50% Week 11
Assessment 4
Final project report
Written report 15% Week 12

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 the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SEE712 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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