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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Microprocessors and Microcontrollers | |||
| Reference | EN2540 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to describe and use microcontrollers and microprocessor-based systems and to develop software in C & assembly language. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the architecture of a microcontroller and microprocessor-based system, explain their principles of operation, and describe its application in embedded systems. |
| 2 | Represent data using various formats, convert between these, and perform simple arithmetic operations on binary numbers. |
| 3 | Develop software in C & assembly language, including simple interfacing and control programs. |
| 4 | Design, build, test and document a software project. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Architecture: CPU registers, ALU, control unit, data, address and control buses, memory, input/output ports, system clock. Memory maps. The fetch-execute cycle. Embedded systems: programmable interfaces, serial and parallel data transmission, data formats and transmission rates, introduction to timers and real-time clocks, D/A and A/D conversion. Outline design of embedded systems. Data representation: signed and unsigned integers, ASCII code. Binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction using one's and two's complement, multiplication and division as shift operations. C & Assembly language: data transfer, arithmetic, logic and test operations, control structures, addressing modes, functions and subroutines, the stack, input/output using polling. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is taught using a structured programme of lectures, tutorials, student-centred learning and practical exercises, which will culminate in a mini-project. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 57 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 93 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | Logbook of practical and tutorial work. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | A mini-project report and product demonstration. | ||||
| Component 3 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Closed book examinatin | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module grade is calculated as the weighted average of the component marks. To pass the module the student must achieve a minimum of a grade D and at least 35% in component 3. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% - 100% |
| B | 60% - 69% |
| C | 50% - 59% |
| D | 40% - 49% |
| E | 35% - 39% |
| F | 0% - 34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Introduction to Computer Engineering (EN1540) or its equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CADY, F. M. and SIBIGTROTH J. M., 2000. Software and Hardware Engineering: Motorola M68HC12. London: Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | PACK, D. J. and BARRETT, S. F., 2007. Microcontroller Theory and Applications: HC12 and S12. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. |