Subject

Embedded Systems Software

Course Title

Embedded Systems Software
Software for embedded systems

Code

F18L3W048

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

7 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Embedded microprocessor systems

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

The goal of the course is to equip students to create applications for microcontrollers and to work with input/output. Students will also be able to implement and manage software configuration.

11.

Course content

(1) Using an environment for developing, writing, compiling, and debugging a program for embedded systems (1) Understanding the hardware aspects of embedded system behavior (1) Performance, power consumption, and cost of embedded systems
(2) Basic software techniques for embedded systems applications (1) Debugging techniques for embedded systems applications
(1) Writing programs that perform multiple input/output operations (1) Software queues for buffered data streams
(1) Writing programs for periodic interrupts and clock signals (1) Writing programs for monitoring physical properties, using sensor data, and controlling actuators (1) Structured approach to writing complex applications for embedded systems (1) Creating programs that use state machines and RTOS for embedded system applications
(1) Safety of Embedded Systems Software

12.

Learning methods

Lectures using presentations, interactive lectures, exercises (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lectures, 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	70 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

completed activities

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