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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Computer Architecture | |||
| Reference | EN3540 | Version | 7 |
| Created | February 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2018 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to evaluate the operation of microprocessor-based computer systems and to design and implement software for real-time operation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate the design of microprocessor input/output sub-systems. |
| 2 | Design and implement linked C and assembly language programs. |
| 3 | Design and implement polled and interrupt driven peripheral interface software. |
| 4 | Design, build and test a software product incorporating some or all of: linked C and assembly language, hardware interfacing and real-time operations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Microprocessor system design: nature of embedded real-time systems, hardware requirements, impact on software development, exceptions and interrupts, industrial applications, case studies. Integrated and external peripherals: timers, analogue to digital and digital to analogue conversion, serial peripheral interfaces (e.g. SPI, I2C), serial bus peripherals and memory; working with manufacturers data sheets and application notes. Software development: software development process; cross-compilation and linkage of C and assembly language; debugging support; input/output programming - polled and interrupt driven (e.g. ADC, SPI, Key Wakeup); |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is taught using a structured programme of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and student-centred learning leading to a significant project-based activity. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 44 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 106 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Software development exercises for microprocessor interfacing | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Mini-project involving the development of a microprocessor based system. | ||||
| 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 all components. | |
| 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 | None. |
| 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 | LIPOVSKI, G. J., 2004. Introduction To Microcontrollers: Architecture, Programming, And Interfacing For The Freescale 68HC12. 2nd ed. Academic Press. |