CE243-5-AP-NW:
C Programming and Embedded Systems
2020/21
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Northwest University
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 26 March 2021
15
15 May 2019
Requisites for this module
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CE323
BSC H60E Electronic System Engineering,
BSC H60ECO Electronic System Engineering
The aims of this module are to solve engineering problems in C, programme embedded systems, control I/O and design embedded systems for real-world problems.
This module aims to provide the practical and theoretical skills needed to use C language to program embedded microprocessors and systems.
After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
1. Write programs in C to solve engineering problems
2. Program embedded microprocessors or microcontrollers in C
3. Define input and output modules for an embedded system
4. Design embedded systems as solutions to real-world problems
Outline Syllabus
*Introduction to the course: review of basic features of C programming language and embedded computer architectures.
*Embedded system characteristics: slow processing speed; small memory; A/D and D/A converters; digital input-output devices and communication links.
*Application domain characteristics: the complex, unpredictable and dynamic natures of engineering problems; sensor noise, timeliness, and error recovery.
*Implementation issues: modular development of embedded software and hardware; flexible configuration; multi/distributed processing; a variety of I/O devices.
A combination of lectures and practical labs
- Gookin, Dan. (2018-06-12) C Essential Training: LinkedIn Learning.
- Toulson, Rob; Wilmshurst, Tim. (2017) Fast and Effective Embedded Systems Design: Applying the ARM mbed, Oxford, UK: Newnes.
- Blum, Jeremy. (2013) Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry, Indianapolis, USA: Wiley.
- Kernighan, Brian W.; Ritchie, Dennis M. (1988) The C Programming Language, Englewood Cliffs, USA: Prentice Hall.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Progress Test |
|
30% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1 C Programming |
|
30% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 2 Embedded System Programming |
|
40% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Kun Yang, email: kunyang@essex.ac.uk.
Professor Kun Yang
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
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Dr Xu Wang
Heriot-Watt University
Associate Professor
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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