Course Title: Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2010

Course Code: EEET6743C

Course Title: Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6084 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems 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: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit covers the design and development of electronics/computer systems projects. It encompasses working safely, designing, constructing, recording, evaluating and reporting of an electronics/computer systems design project

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEH088B Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects
Element:	1. Prepare to design and develop electronics/computer systems projects.
Performance Criteria:	1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work. 1.3 The extent of the proposed project development is determined from the design brief or in consultations with appropriate person(s). 1.4 Project work is planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved on the work site. 1.5 Resources required for the work are selected based on compatibility with project requirements and budget constraints. 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
Element:	2. Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects.
Performance Criteria:	2.1 OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed. 2.2 Knowledge of devices and systems and compliance standards are applied to the design 2.3 Alternative arrangements for the design are considered based on the requirements outlined in the design brief. 2.4 Safety, functional and budget considerations are incorporated in the design. 2.5 Prototype hardware and/or software systems are constructed and tested for compliance with the design brief and regulatory requirements. 2.6 Prototype malfunctions are rectified and retested to ensure effective operation of design. 2.7 Project design is documented for submission to appropriate person(s) for approval. 2.8 Solutions to unplanned situation are provided consistent with organisation policy.
Element:	3. Obtain approval for the design.
Performance Criteria:	3.1 The design is presented and explained to client representative and/or other relevant person(s). 3.2 Requests for modifications to the design are negotiated with relevant person(s) within the constraints of organisation policy. 3.3 Final design is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person(s). 3.4 Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organizational or professional standards.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

The student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
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
2	Introduction to fixed point processors
3	Programming model of a fixed point processor
4	Assembly language programming of fixed point processors
5	Software development techniques – C programming of a fixed point processor	Task1: Practical 20%
6	Exception processing and handling
7	Implementing time critical functions – mixing c and assembly programming
8	Implementing time critical functions – mixing c and assembly programming
9	Implementing engineering algorithms using fixed point processors
10	Implementing engineering algorithms using fixed point processors
11	Integrated peripherals: GPIOs,SPI, Timers, A/D etc , catch-up test, laboratory work catch-up.
12	Signal conditioning, A/D and D/A conversions
13	Hardware interfacing
14	Student project
15	Student project
16	Student project
17	Student project	Task 2: Student project - 40%
18	Assessment feedback	Task 3: written Exam 40%

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

There is no prescribed text book for this course. students will only use user manuals as detailed in reference books' section

References

DSP56F800 user manual DSP56800 family manual Code warrior Development studio for Motorola 56800/E Hybrid controllers: DSP56F80x/DSP56F82x Family Targetting Manual

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Practical test
Project
Written Examination

Assessment Tasks

Assessment task 1 : 20%

Assessment task 1 will be a practical assignment  to be completed by week 5. These tutorial/practical exercises will be available on learning hub and student’s local drive.

Assessment task 2: 40%
A hardware interfacing project:- Students will be required to 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%
A Written Examination 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 Matrix

Competency National Code	Competency Title	Tutorial/Practical Exercises	Project/	Examination	Project Report	WIL
UEENEED052B	Design embedded controller systems	X	X	X	X
UEENEEH088B	Design and develop electronics/computer systems project	X	X	X	X

Other Information

This course is taught in conjunction with EEET6746C. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of both the competencies UEENEED052B and UEENEEH088B

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