ELE2303 Embedded Systems Design

ELE	2303	86318	1, 2009	ONC	Embedded Systems Design	1.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOENS
Academic org:	FOES04
Student contribution band:	2
ASCED code:	031305

Staffing
Other requisites
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
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Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
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STAFFING

Examiner: Mark Phythian
Moderator: Mark Norman

OTHER REQUISITES

Recommended prior study: ELE1301

SYNOPSIS

This course develops the techniques used in microcomputer design, interfacing and applications. It includes microcomputer architecture; assembly language programming; I/O methods and interface techniques for parallel and serial, synchronous and asynchronous systems; programmed and multiple interrupt I/O, and DMA; interface examples involving standard and non standard microcomputer interfaces; and development of software for 8 bit and 16 bit microprocessors. A Microcomputer hardware and software design project is used to develop practical design skills.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.: select a microprocessor appropriate to a particular application (assignment 2 and exam);
2.: design, create, validate and document structured programs and software solutions to problems (assignment 1 and exam);
3.: select and use appropriate hardware and software development tools (assignment 1, 2 and exam);
4.: design input/output hardware to meet the requirements of specific applications (assignment 2 and exam);
5.: compare and evaluate alternative systems to handle multiple interrupts (assignment 2 and exam);
6.: design an embedded microcomputer system to specification (assignment 1, 2 and exam);
7.: present designs for microprocessor-based solutions (assignment 2).

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Computer Architectures	5.00
2.	Programming for embedded applications	20.00
3.	Computer I/O Techniques	20.00
4.	Software Design and Documentation	10.00
5.	Development Systems	5.00
6.	Interrupts and DMA	15.00
7.	Bus Structures	10.00
8.	Microcomputer Hardware Design	15.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

ELE2303 Embedded systems design: external study package, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Pack, D & Barrett, S 2002, 68HC12 Microcontroller: theory and applications, Prentice-Hall Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Assessments	40.00
Examinations	2.00
Lectures	26.00
Private Study	74.00
Tutorials	13.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description	Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date	Notes
SOFTWARE DESIGN	200.00	20.00	20 Apr 2009
COMPUTER HARDWARE DESIGN	200.00	20.00	09 Jun 2009
2 HOUR CLOSED EXAMINATION	600.00	60.00	END S1	(see note 1)

NOTES

1.: Student Administration will advise students of the dates of their examinations during the semester.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. Students do not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to be awarded a passing grade in this course. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course.
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances then a penalty of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late up to a maximum of ten working days at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade in a course a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks for the course.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. Grades above C will only be awarded when the student obtains at least 60% of the marks available in the examination.
Examination information:
In a Closed Examination, candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

1.	The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
2.	Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within five days if required by the Examiner.
3.	In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
4.	The Faculty will normally only accept assessments that have been written, typed or printed on paper-based media.
5.	The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile.
6.	Students who do not have regular access to postal services or who are otherwise disadvantaged by these regulations may be given special consideration. They should contact the examiner of the course to negotiate such special arrangements.
7.	In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the Examiner's convenience.
8.	Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded one of the temporary grades: IM (Incomplete - Make up), IS (Incomplete - Supplementary Examination) or ISM (Incomplete -Supplementary Examination and Make up). A temporary grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non directed personal study.
9.	Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.