Course Title: Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: ISYS5665C
Course Title: Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems
School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6108 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact : Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email:engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NIL
Course Description
This unit covers developing, implementing and testing programming solutions in microcontroller based systems. It encompasses following development brief, using appropriate development software, writing code, applying problem solving procedures, testing and modifying of programs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEH015B Develop software solutions in microcontroller based systems |
Element: |
1. Prepare to develop code |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood. |
Element: |
2. Develop code |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. 2.3 Key features of the programming language used are applied to develop and test solutions. |
Element: |
3. Test and document the development of code |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Testing procedures are developed to analyse code. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities will include lectures, class room tutorials, practical exercises and work simulated project/s.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic | Assessment Task |
1 | Introduction to course, course guide, assessment, topics breakdown, resources, OHS issues etc |
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2 |
Combinational logic Analysis UEENEEH048B:3.1,3.2,3.2,3.4,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8 |
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3 |
Sequential logic analysis UEENEEH048B:3.1,3.2,3.2,3.4,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8 |
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4 |
Sequential logic design UEENEEH048B:2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
Students will be able to start working on their state machine design assignment (Practical test-Assessment No. 1) after this week |
5 |
Introduction to student project, specifications, design brief, time lines, test procedures, test equipment, UEENEEH048B:2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
Students will be able to start working on their project (Assessment no.2) after this week |
6 |
Introduction to student project, specifications, design brief, time lines, test procedures, test equipment, UEENEEH048B:2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
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7 |
Integrating combinational and sequential logic designs to design and develop a real life application, Introduction to prototyping
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8 |
Assessment 1 - Students to show the working model of their design problem (State machine design assignment) UEENEEH048B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
Assessment1: Practical test- 20% This task is due in this week |
9 |
Programming tools and techniques UEENEEH015B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 |
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10 |
Input/output port programming, testing and debugging techniques UEENEEH015B:2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1,3.2,3.3 |
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11 |
Interrupt handling and modular programming techniques UEENEEH015B:2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1,3.2,3.3 |
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12 |
Timers, A/D subsystems UEENEEH015B:2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1,3.2,3.3 |
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13 |
Peripheral and hardware interfacing: Keypad. Display, power circuits etc UEENEEH048B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
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14 |
Analog interfacing using inbuilt A/D converter UEENEEH015B:2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1,3.2,3.3 |
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15 |
Student project UEENEEH048B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
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16 |
Student project UEENEEH048B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
Assessment 2: Project - 40% This task is due in this week |
17 |
Revision UEENEEH048B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
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18 | Final Exam | Assessment 3: Closed book test- 40% |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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References
ATmega 32 datasheet |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Practical test
Project
Written Examination
Assessment Tasks
This competency is taught in conjunction with "UEENEEH048B: EEET 6760C Design and develop advanced digital systems". Therefore the teaching schedule includes both competencies. The name of this cluster is Microprocessor Applications 1.
Assessment task 1 : 20% (Week 8)
Assessment task 1 will be a practical test. This practical test will be available on the learning hub and student’s local drive.
Assessment task 2: 40% (Week 16)
A project:- Students will be required to design, construct, test and debug the project hardware and software and will be required to produce a project report. The project details will be provided on the learning hub and student’s local drive.
Assessment task 3 : 40% (Week 18)
A closed book test on All the learning aspects of these competencies. The exam will be based on what students have learned in their tutorial/practical exercises and their student project.
Assessment task1 and assessment task 2 will be available to students in week no. 1. These will be available on learning hub and student’s local drive
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Types
Competency National Code | Competency Title | Practical Assignment | Project/ | Closed book test |
UEENEEH048B | Design and develop advanced digital systems | UEENEEH048B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
UEENEEH048B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6, 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 | This will examine underpinning knowledge required for obtaining the competency in this unit. |
UEENEEH015B | Develop and test code for microcontroller devices | UEENEEH015B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1,3.2,3.3 | UEENEEH015B:1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1,3.2,3.3 | This will examine underpinning knowledge required for obtaining the competency in this unit. |
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Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application
for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
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