Course Title: Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: EEET7428C

Course Title: Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6178 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254415

Course Contact Email: Munir.Muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher
Sukhvir Singh Judge

Ph: +61 3 9925 4470
Email: sukhvir.singh@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email

Program Manager
Dr. Munir Muniruzzaman

Ph: +61 3 9925 4415
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

 

 

 

 

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

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems. This will involve learning how to:

• solve microcontroller hardware and firmware problems
• provide solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable faults in microcontroller hardware

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEEEC0072 Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems
Element:	1. Prepare to work on microcontroller hardware
Performance Criteria:	1.1  Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are obtained and applied 1.2  WHS/OHS risk control work preparation measures and procedures are followed 1.3  Nature of microcontroller hardware problems is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken 1.4  Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others 1.5  Sources of materials required for the work are established in accordance with workplace procedures 1.6  Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
Element:	2. Solve microcontroller hardware and firmware problems
Performance Criteria:	2.1  WHS/OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed 2.2  Need to test or measure live work is determined in strict accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and, as required, conducted within established safety procedures 2.3  Circuits are checked as being isolated, as necessary, in strict accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 2.4  Established methods are used to solve problems from measured and calculated values as they apply to microcontroller hardware 2.5  Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment 2.6  Problems are solved without unnecessary damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
Element:	3. Complete work and document problem -solving activities
Performance Criteria:	3.1  WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed 3.2  Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures 3.3  Justification for solutions used to solve circuit problems are documented 3.4  Work completion is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• lectures
• Tutorials
• Practicals

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA 1.1.  Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

 

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
 

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEEH166A in the Assessment Matrix.
 

   

Teaching Schedule

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week	Topics Delivered	Elements/Performance criteria
1	Introduction to the competency Digital Systems Concepts Associated with Microcontroller based systems.	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
2	Microcontroller architecture Timing clock Memory	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
3	Addressing modes	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
4	Instruction set and Assembly language programming C program #4	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
5	Branching and looping Assessment- On-line Quiz	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
6	Introduction to AVR studio	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
7	Debugging techniques	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
8	Configuring and using I/O ports	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
9	Assessment - Practical assignment	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
10	Interrupts Project specifications to be made available to the students	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
11	Timers	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
12	Student Project	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
13	Student Project	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
14	Student Project	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
15	Student Project	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
16	Project Assessment	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4
17&18	Project Assessment	1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4

   

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Resource materials will be available on Canvas Shell Learning Resources under  EEET7054C.

Other Resources:
ATmega 32 datasheet manual (available On-line)
AVR instruction set manual  (available on-line)

 

   

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: On-line Quiz - Due date Week 5
Assessment 2: Practical Project - Due date Week 16

To be deemed competent students must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result in each assessment.

The overall result for the course, delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments, are:

• CA - Competency Achieved
• NYC - Not Yet Competent
• DNS - Did not submit

Resubmissions
For each assessment submitted by the due date in this course, students will be given feedback within 2 weeks of the assessment submission. If you do not submit your assessment by the due date or if your first attempt is not satisfactory you will be allowed one (1) resubmission attempt for each assessment in this course. Your teacher will provide you with a new due date for your resubmission attempt if required.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEENEEH166A Elements & Performance Criteria

UEENEEH166A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

On-Line Quiz

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Practical Project

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

EA1.1

EA1.2

EA1.3

EA1.4

EA1.5

EA1.6

EA2.1

EA2.2

EA2.3

EA2.4

EA3.1

EA3.2

EA3.3

EA3.4

EA3.5

EA3.6

On-Line Quiz

x

x

x

x

x

x

Practical Project

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEH166A

3

3

2

2

1

1

2

3

2

2

1

2

2

1

2

2

0 (Blank)

Graduate attribute is not assessed.

1

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element.

2

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element.

3

Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element.

   

Other Information

• Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 4 hours outside the class time.

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

Study and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support.

Disability Liaison Unit:

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.

Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you 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. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for 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.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

Special Consideration:

Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration.

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

   

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