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  Course Description
Course Name : Embedded Systems

Course Code : EEE490

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA GÖK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Student develops a microcontroller program.
Student designs an embedded system.
Student analyzes an embedded system and tests makes its functional verification.
Student detecs and solves the problems in an embedded system using modern emulation software and hardware.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Gaining programming and digital design knowledge and skills to develop an embedded system.

Course Contents : Embedded systems applications, CPU architecture of microcontrollers, Embedded C Programming, Assembly, GPIO, clocks and timers Interrupts, Low Power applications, PWM, driving larger loads, Serial Communication: UART, SPI, I2C

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom and Computer Lab.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Embedded System Applications Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
2 Setting Up the software and hardware tools Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
3 Microcontroller and CPU architecture Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
4 C Programming for Embedded Systems Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
5 Assembly for Embedded Systems Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
6 General Purpose Input Output Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
7 Interrupts and Power Modes Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
8 Midterm Review Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
9 Digital Input and Output Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
10 Clock System and Timers Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
11 Analog Data Input and Output Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
12 Serial Communication UART Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
13 Seria Communication: SPI, I2C Read lecture notes Classic lecture, demo, lab
14 Project Study Read lecture notes Demo, lab
15 Project Study Prepare project documents Demo, lab
16/17 Final Exam Prepare project documents Oral Presentation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  MSP430 Microcontroller Basics, John Davies
 Embedded Systems Design Using the TI MSP430 Series, Chris Nagy
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 80
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 5
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 5
3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 4
4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 5
5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 3
6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 5
7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 5
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 5
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 5
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 5
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 4
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 5
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 124
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.96
ECTS Credit: 5