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Archived Version 2012 - 2013

Module Title	Embedded Systems
Module Code	EE202
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Robert Sadleir	Office Number	S359
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

An embedded system is a special purpose computer system that is designed to carry out a specific task. This module will introduce the student to embedded systems, focusing in particular on microcontroller based embedded systems. The ultimate aim of the module is to provide the student with the hardware and software skills necessary to create microcontroller based embedded systems for use in real world applications.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	15	Module labs
Lecture	24	Module lectures
Tutorial	10	Module tutorials
Independent Study	76	Independent learning time
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

R. Sadleir: 2008, EE202 Embedded systems course notes,
T. Wilmshurst: 2009, Designing embedded systems with PIC microcontrollers, Second, Newnes,
S. Katzen: 2007, The Quintessential PIC Microcontroller, Second, Springer,
J. Morton: 2005, The PIC Microcontroller: Your Personal Introductory Course, Third, Newnes,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

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ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
EE	BEng in Electronic Engineering
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
ICE	BEng Info and Communications Engineering
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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