Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- Recognize the main components of an embedded system and understand the system architecture
- Describe the properties of different electronics components and choose appropriate components for the application
- Design and implement embedded software in the C programming language
- Design and implement a simple embedded device

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, programming exercises, and practical work.

Timing and attendance

Attending classes is required according to the schedules defined in the Time-edit.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material announced during the lectures

Learning environment

Lahti Campus & Moodle

Student time use and work load

The scope of the course is 9 ECTS, which corresponds to an average of 243 hours of studying. This includes the defined lectures, studying and exercises.

Contents

- Applications of embedded systems in various industries
- Basic knowledge of the components
- Embedded system programming
- Signal handling (digital and analog I/O)
- Designing embedded systems
- Prototype development

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic Python programming skills

Assessment criteria

Presentation of practical graded course work and possible weekly assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The requirements for the skill level 1 described below are not met.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to design and implement a part of the hardware or software of an embedded device. The device fulfills most of the requirements governing it, and the architecture of the hardware or software is documented. The student is able to present their work to others.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to design and implement a part of the hardware or software of an embedded device. The device fulfills the requirements governing it, and the requirements as well as the architecture of the hardware or software is documented. The software or hardware is designed with modularity taken into account. The student is able to present their work to others and answer questions.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to design and implement a part of the hardware or software of an embedded device. The device fulfills the requirements governing it. The architecture of the software or hardware is documented, and the design decisions made during the architecture design are documented and justified deriving from the requirements, when applicable. The software or hardware is designed with modularity and testability taken into account, and the fulfillment of the requirements is shown with tests. The student is able to present their work to others and answer questions. The student completes the practical work within the given schedule.