| Title: | Microcontroller Applications |
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| Long Title: | Microcontroller Applications |
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| Field of Study: |
Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MICHAEL J O MAHONY |
| Module Author: |
KEITH MC MULLAN |
| Module Description: |
An interactive introduction to electronics, computing and sensor-based data acquisition. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Derive and apply solutions from knowledge of computers and computation. |
| LO2 |
Identify, formulate, analyse and solve data acquisition problems. |
| LO3 |
Design computer programs to meet a specified need. |
| LO4 |
Work effectively as an individual and in teams in the area of software engineering, software tools, debugging, and documentation |
| LO5 |
Organise and pursue integrated projects. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Basic familiarity with computers and software. |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Computational Thinking
Problem-solving, System Design and Algorithms
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Elements of Programming
Control Flow, Iteration, Variables, Events, Conditionals, Timers and Arrays
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Computer Science Fundamentals
Data types, Control Structures, Operators, Functions and Libraries
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Microcontroller Architecture
Basics of microprocessor and microcontroller architecture
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The Arduino board
Arduino Uno hardware structure: Analog, Digital, Serial, PWM, SPI, Interrupts
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Interfacing with sensors and actuators
Interfacing to and calibration of sensors: temperature, pressure, proximity, distance, light-intensity, accelleration, GPS
Output to: servo actuators using PWM, LED and LCD displays, Serial data stream
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Instrumentation and control fundamentals
Sensor technology, accuracy, repeatibility, transient response. Basic proportional control.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Software based assesment. |
1,2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 3 |
| Project |
Software and hardware based assesment. |
1,2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 6 |
| Project |
Communication protocol based assesment. |
1,2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 9 |
| Project |
Group project. Design, implementation and presentation of a creative project. |
5 |
40.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class-based lecture |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Lab-based activity |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Self-directed learning |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Michael Margolis, 2011, Arduino Cookbook, O'Reilly Media [ISBN: 978-1-4493-1387-6]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Homepage of the arduinio project
- Website: Makezine
- Website: Instructables
- E-book: Simon Monk
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