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Computer and Network Engineering

Embedded Systems

CEN3402
4 hours English

Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems
CEN2401 Microcomputer Systems design
4 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to Embedded Systems and their Applications
2 Programming for Embedded Systems
3 Hardware Interfacing with Real-Time Constraints
4 Timers and Counters for Real-Time Applications
5 Interrupts and Synchronization in Embedded Systems
6 Advanced Communication Protocols in Embedded Systems
7 Software Development Methodologies for Embedded Systems: HAL, BSP, and other practices
8 Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Concepts and Implementation
9 Networking Protocols in Embedded Systems
10 Optimization Strategies for Embedded Systems: e.g., for efficiency, performance, & resource utilization
11 Embedded System Design and Implementation
12 Security Challenges in Embedded Systems
13 Lab work
1.1 Mapped to: K1

An ability to identify and explain the broad in-depth knowledge and comprehension of concepts, principles, theories, processes and methodologies in the domain of Embedded Systems

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides • Reading assignments
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Written exams • Home assignments • Oral questions
2.1 Mapped to: S1 (S1 in ABET)

Cognitive Skills: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems in the domain Embedded Systems

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides • Reading assignments • Problem solving practice • Tutorials
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Written exams • Home assignments • Oral questions
2.2 Mapped to: (S2 in ABET)

Cognitive Skills: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions in the domain of Embedded Systems

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Design activities through problem-based learning to meet one or both of the following factors: (1) public health, safety, welfare, (2) global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors • Design examples • Open-ended design tasks • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides • Reading assignments • Problem solving • Tutorials
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Design projects (design approaches and design outcomes) • Written exams • Home assignments
2.3 Mapped to: S3 (S6 in ABET)

Practical and Physical Skills: an ability to develop and conduct experimentation, analyze and interpret data, in the domain of Embedded Systems

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Perform experiments • Application development using hardware development boards • Data analysis • Data interpretation • Problem solving through programming • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Projects • Written exams • Home assignments
2.4 Mapped to: S4 (S3 in ABET)

Communication Skills: an ability to communicate effectively in the domain of Embedded Systems

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Written assignments or project reports • Oral presentations
3.1 Mapped to: V1 (S4 in ABET)

Values: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Discussion on how to make informed judgments in a given engineering situation, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods Assessment of informed judgments through written assignments or project reports or oral presentations
3.2 Mapped to: V2 (S7 in ABET)

Autonomy: An ability to acquire new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Design activities through problem-based learning • Design examples • Open-ended design tasks • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides • Reading assignments • Problem solving • Tutorials
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Projects • Written exam • Home assignments • Oral presentations
3.3 Mapped to: V3 (S5 in ABET)

Responsibility: an ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objective

Teaching Strategy One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Discussion on various aspects of teamwork such as: (1) how to establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objective (2) how the group shares responsibilities and makes decisions together to foster collaboration • Classroom lectures • PowerPoint slides
Assessment Methods One or more of the following strategies may be used: • Project breakdown structure • Minutes of meeting
Assessment
Weight
Midterm Exams
20%
Lab work
25%
Project
15%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%