Microcontrollers

Architecture and components of the microcontroller

Fundamental imperative programming

Fundamental electronics

Fundamental digital logic and combinatorial circuits

Use of laboratory equipment with a focus on signal measurements and safety

Læringsutbytte - Kunnskap:

typical microcontrollers, including architecture and components; uses; and advantages and limitations

the imperative programming paradigm, including fundamental principles; advantages and limitations; and differences from other programming paradigms

Basic electronics, including common components; fundamental analogue and digital circuits; and nonlinearities.

Læringsutbytte - Ferdigheter:

programming microcontrollers, including using data types, control structures, functions and libraries; techniques for testing and error debugging; analysis of programme flow; as well as writing programmes that are easy to read, expand, maintain, and are well documented

using circuit diagrams and wiring forms, including wiring up circuits from specifications and analysing circuits by use of Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws

conversion between analogue and digital signals and information; using the binary number system; and use and analysis of logic and combinatorial circuits

Læringsutbytte - Kompetanse:

have a basic understanding of the relationship between software and hardware

possess awareness about safety in the laboratory and be able to handle components and laboratory equipment in a safe manner

be able to present course topics orally and in writing to both a technical and a non-technical audience

Pedagogiske metoder:

The course is practical, emphasising laboratory work both individually and in groups. The laboratory work is divided into a number of laboratory assignments that explore the course topics with an overarching goal that learning outcomes are achieved. In addition, fundamental background theory is taught with the aid of lectures and student problem solving. 

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

Up to 6 compulsory laboratory assignments. For admission to the exam, all assignments must be passed within given deadlines.