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MODULE TITLE	Microcontroller Engineering	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ENG2008	MODULE CONVENER	Dr Isaac Luxmoore (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS		11

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	15

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

A microcontroller is a small computer on a single integrated circuit. It is widely used in automatically controlled systems and devices such as appliances, automobiles, robots and mobile phones. In this module, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of the design, operation and application of microcontrollers. This includes the architecture of microcontrollers and peripherals, such as various types of memories, analogue and digital input/output interfaces, serial communication modules, timers and interrupts. You will also learn how to program a microcontroller using and gain extensive practical experience of designing an embedded system using a microcontroller.

Prerequisite module: Engineering fundamentals (Core Electronics), ECM2118 or equivalent

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to develop your understanding of the fundamental principles of the design, architecture and applications of a microcontroller. The laboratory sessions concentrate on the microcontroller development system, and you will get the chance to use programming languages to develop a range of microcontroller based applications.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

This module contributes to learning outcomes: SM1p, SM1m, SM4m, EA1p, EA1m, EA3p, EA3m, D4p, D4m, D5p, D5m, EP2p, EP2m, EP3p, EP3m, EP4p, EP4m, EP9p, EP11m, G1p, G1m

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/subjects/engineering/accreditation/

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: SM1p, SM1m, SM4m, EA1p, EA1m, EA3p, EA3m

1 demonstrate understanding of microcontroller and microprocessor architectures and operation

2 show comprehension of the fundamentals of programming for microcontroller applications

3 exhibit an appreciation of the application areas for microcontroller and microprocessor systems

4 develop simple application routines for the microcontroller

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: D4p, D4m, D5p, D5m, EP2p, EP2m, EP3p, EP3m, EP4p, EP4m

5 reveal improved practical electronic laboratory skills, in particular in the area of microcontroller programming and application;

6 exemplify improved knowledge of the operation and application of digital electronic systems

7 illustrate an appreciation of embedded systems design and application

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills andKnowledge: EP9p, EP11m, G1p, G1m

8 demonstrate improved problem solving skill

9 show improved independent study skills

10 display improved group working skills

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

- number systems and binary arithmetic;
- microprocessor review - types and development history;
- microprocessor and microcontroller architectures;
- address, data and control buses;
- memory systems and address decoding;
- general purpose digital input/output;
- analogue interfacing;
- interrupts
- ancillary circuits;
- stepper motor control using microcontroller;
- programming language for microcontroller;
- overall system design, development and application;
- microcontroller development environment.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	63.00	Guided Independent Study	87.00	Placement / Study Abroad	0.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	22	Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	11	Tutorials
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	30	Laboratories
Guided independent study	87	Lecture and assessment reading

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Lab tasks	10 hours	1-10	Verbal feedback

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	40	Written Exams	60	Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Written exam	60	2 hours	1-4, 7-9	Written (verbal upon request)
Coursework - TMA 1 Problem Sheet	10	3 hours	1-4, 7-9	Written and verbal
Coursework - TMA2 Problem Sheet	10	3 hours	1-4, 7-9	Written and verbal
Coursework - Lab assignment	20	15 hours (9 hours in allocated lab sessions)	1-10	Written and verbal

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
All above	Written exam (100% - 2 hours)	1-4, 7-9	August Ref/Def period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by a single written exam only worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 40%.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Web based and Electronic Resources:

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	5	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Thursday 16 December 2021	LAST REVISION DATE	Tuesday 17 October 2023

KEY WORDS SEARCH	microcontrollers; microprocessors; C/assembly language programming

ENG2008 - Microcontroller Engineering (2023)