Subject

Hardware-Enhanced Education

Course Title

Hardware-Enhanced Education
Education with hardware

Code

m23_s_018

Study Programme

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

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

Second cycle

Academic year / semester

10 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Monika Simjanoska Miseva

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

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10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Students to become familiar with hardware platforms and the need for embedded systems. Introduction to microprocessors and microcontrollers. Overview of electrical properties such as current and voltage. Use of components like LEDs, switches, resistors, diodes, capacitors, servo and stepper motors, and sensors to implement interactive systems. Programming microcontrollers and enabling interaction between components. Students will be empowered to build simple projects to better grasp STEM education, using platforms like Arduino and Micro:bit.

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Course content

Introduction to microprocessors and microcontrollers. Embedded systems. Basic properties of electrical power. Open-source platforms for developing interactive systems. Electrical circuit design. Characteristics of various components. Sensors. Building and programming interactive systems.

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Learning methods

Lectures, projects, discussions and workshops

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 30 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

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

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	40 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	40 hours
16.3.	Home study	40 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	20 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	40 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	20 points
17.4.	Final exam	100 points

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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)

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Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Laboratory exercises completed

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian/English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

Survey

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Literature

22.1.

Required literature

22.2.

Additional literature

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