Subject

Embedded microprocessor systems

Course Title

Embedded microprocessor systems
Embedded microprocessor systems

Code

F18L3S040

Study Programme

Computer engineering

Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

6 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

—

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Computer Architecture and Organization or Computer Architectures

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Students will gain an understanding of the hardware, software, and system design of embedded systems. They will understand the importance of the interaction between hardware and software and the connections to sensors and actuators. They will acquire the fundamentals of embedded systems programming. Students will be able to define architectural requirements, including the hardware and software needed to build a modern embedded system.

11.

Course content

Microprocessors. Processor architecture for embedded systems. Comparison of different types of processors for embedded systems: microcontrollers, GPUs, heterogeneous SoCs, FPGA-based processors. Parallel I/O. Asynchronous and synchronous serial communication. Interrupts and timing measurement. Analog and digital signal conversion. Control, sensors, and actuators. Low-power techniques. Networking and mobility of embedded systems – a step towards the Internet of Things (IoT). Advanced serial communication protocols and memory for embedded systems. Embedded systems programming.

12.

Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defense of a project assignment and a seminar paper.

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	50 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Activities 15.2 and 16.1 have been completed.

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year