CE865-7-AU-CO:
Programming Embedded Systems

The details
2023/24
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
17 June 2022

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)

 

(none)

Key module for

MSC H61212 Computer Engineering,
MSC H612CH Computer Engineering,
MSC H61012 Electronic Engineering,
MSC H610CH Electronic Engineering,
MSC G40812 Intelligent Systems and Robotics,
MENGH613 Electronic Engineering,
MENGH614 Electronic Engineering (Integrated Masters, Including Placement Year)

Module description

This module provides an understanding of the techniques used in the development of software for a variety of embedded systems, and the implications for real-world and real-time design.

Module aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the techniques used in the development of software for embedded systems.

Module learning outcomes

After completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the various aspects of an embedded system.
2. Explain the key issues in designing real-time software for embedded systems in real-world applications.
3. Understand the main techniques of real-time programming.
4. Design, program and evaluate single-core and multi-core embedded systems.

Module information

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to embedded systems
Basic I/O Interfaces
Programming I/O Interfaces
PWM Motor control
Microcontrollers and Microprocessors
Embedded Networks
Feedback control
Tasks/Processes and their Scheduling
Real-time Scheduling and Real-time Operating Systems
Multi-core based Embedded Systems
Programming Multi-core based Embedded Systems

Learning and teaching methods

Lectures and Laboratories

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non - essential items, please refer to the module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Assignment 1     50% 
Coursework   Group Presentation Report     50% 
Exam  Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during Early Exams 
Exam  Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period) 

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

Coursework Exam
40% 60%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
40% 60%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Dongbing Gu, email: dgu@essex.ac.uk.
Professor Dongbing Gu
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770

 

Availability
Yes
No
No

External examiner

Dr Marios Angelopoulos
Bournemouth University
Principal Academic
Dr Colin Johnson
University of Nottingham
Dr Dimitrios Kanoulas
UCL
Associate Professor
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 80 hours, 18 (22.5%) hours available to students:
62 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)

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