COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Embedded System Design
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
EEE 461
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
 EEE 242To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to introduce the basic architectural specifications and principles of 8 and 32 bit microcontrollers; to use commercial and scientific circuit simulators; to design and implement hardware and software for microcontroller based electronic control systems including sensors, actuators and displays.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
Course Description This course covers the introduction of 8 and 32 bit microcontrollers and their peripherals, registers, serial communication with other microcontrollers and main computer; design of a microcontroller based device; design of printed circuit board; coding and uploading the firmware and all steps including the testing of device for the application.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Review of the Semester  
2 Review of the Semester  
3 Review of the Semester  
4 Review of the Semester  
5 Review of the Semester  
6 Review of the Semester  
7 Review of the Semester  
8 Review of the Semester  
9 Review of the Semester  
10 Review of the Semester  
11 Review of the Semester  
12 Review of the Semester  
13 Review of the Semester  
14 Review of the Semester  
15 Review of the Semester  
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks
  1. PIC Microcontrollers - Programming in C, Milan Verle, mikroElektronika, 2009, ISBN: 978-86-84417-17-8, http://www.mikroe.com/pic/books/
  2. Designing Embedded Systems with PIC Microcontrollers: Principles and Applications, Tim Wilmshurst, Newnes, Second Edition, 2009.
  3. Arduino Cookbook, Michail Margolis, O'Reilly Media, 2011, ISBN 978-0-596-80247-9., http://it-ebooks.info/book/538/
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
23
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
20
Final Exams
1
25
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest