Course - Embedded and Industrial Computer Systems Design - TTK4155
TTK4155 - Embedded and Industrial Computer Systems Design
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeider | 50/100 | |||
| Skriftlig eksamen | 50/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
Design of embedded computer systems. Computer architectures and system components for embedded and industrial applications. Microcontrollers and specialized microprocessors. Parallel and serial bus systems. Datacommunication in industrial environments. Analog/digital interfaces.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Understand the essential requirements for computers and computer equipment that are intended to operate in dedicated applications and industrial environments (hereinafter referred to as embedded systems - ES).
- Understand the purpose of customizing of computers to the application's scale and complexity.
- Detailed knowledge of the most important components included in a typical ES:
- microcontrollers with typical peripherals
- memory types and architectures
- specialized I/O systems
- methods for interconnecting hardware components at different levels, including robust solutions for data communication in industrial environments
- power supplies and other supporting systems including packaging
- Overview with respect to principles of low level computer programming and driver development.
- Detailed knowledge of the different phases and the tools involved in the realization of ES.
Skills:
- Assess current application areas of ES independently and make concise requirements specifications in cooperation with the problem owner.
- Contribute to sound design choices and component specifications with respect to adaptation of the computer hardware to application requirements.
- Design, debug and document simple ES independently in conjunction with smaller projects, and actively contribute to the realization of large projects.
- Specify, develop and document low-level computer programs and drivers for ES in C.
- Master essential development tool for ES development, eg. multimeter, oscillocope, logic and code programmers, integrated development environments, cross-compilers, linkers, emulators and debugging tools.
General competence:
- Understand the role of ES plays in modern society.
- Be able to explain the difference between traditional computers and computers that are designed for industrial and dedicated applications.
- Be able to explain ES fundamental structure and function at different levels for both non-technical and technically qualified personnel.
- Communicating technical issues with both specialists and general public.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and a mandatory laboratory project carried out in groups where an embedded computer system is designed and implemented.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Portfolio evaluation is the basis for the final grade in the subject. Parts of the portfolio are final exam in writing 50% and project 50%. Evaluation of the term project takes place in the last week of the teaching semester and is based on oral presentation and practical demonstration of the laboratory project. The result for each part is given in percentage units, while evaluation of the entire portfolio (the final grade) is given as a letter.
Exam will only be given in English. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
In the case that the student receives an F/Fail as a final grade after both ordinary and re-sit exam, then the student must retake the course in its entirety. Submitted work that counts towards the final grade will also have to be retaken
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of electronics, computers and C-programming.
Course materials
Textbook and/or lecture notes will be announced at start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE3060 | 7.5 | ||
| TDT4258 | 3.7 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Applied Electrical Engineering
- Computers
- Computer Systems
- Electronics
- Program/system-utvikling
- Technological subjects
- Jo Arve Alfredsen
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Engineering Cybernetics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Arbeider 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 50/100 2017-11-30 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Arbeider 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Oral examination 50/100 2018-08-10
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"