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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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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 | |||
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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 |
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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 | |||||
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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: | 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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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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. |