Microcomputer, Project Laboratory, 8 credits

Konstruktion med mikrodatorer, projektkurs, 8 hp

TSEA29

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Tomas Svensson

Director of studies or equivalent

Tomas Svensson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 194 h
Recommended self-study hours: 19 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6IDAT Computer Engineering, B Sc in Engineering (Embedded Systems) 5 (Autumn 2017) 1, 2 3, - Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6IDAT Computer Engineering, B Sc in Engineering (Software Engineering) 5 (Autumn 2017) 1, 2 3, - Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 5 (Autumn 2017) 1, 2 3, - Swedish Linköping, Valla C
6IELK Engineering Electronics 5 (Autumn 2017) 1, 2 3, - Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6IELK Engineering Electronics (Embedded Systems) 5 (Autumn 2017) 1, 2 3, - Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6CITE Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 1, 2 3, - Swedish Linköping, Valla E

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course offered for

  • Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, B Sc in Engineering
  • Engineering Electronics
  • Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in switching theory, electronics and computer hardware

Intended learning outcomes

The course aim is to give practical knowledge about how to use microprocessors in digital systems. The course will give experience in the design process, in how to work in a project and how to present the results of a project. After the course the student shall be able to:

  • design a computer controlled machine
  • analyse and structure problems in digital design
  • use methods for structured design of complex digital systems
  • write a requirement specification
  • use knowledge from other courses
  • take initiative to find and learn complementary knowledge
  • execute a project according to a project model
  • plan a project and to document this in project- and time plans
  • follow up and modify project- and time plans
  • actively support that the internal work in the project group works well.
  • take initiative and find creative solutions
  • present the project results orally and in written form
  • use modern deveopment tools for design of hardware and software, and be aware of the abilities and limitations of these systems
  • find errors in digital systems by use of modern measurement tools
  • make a project reflection document and propose changes
A broader goal for the course is to develop the creativity and to give training in experimental thinking. The projects are run as realistic as possible in order to train the student for the situations that will appear in industrial projects.
    The result of the project work shall:
  • have good technical quality and be based on modern knowledge and design methods for digital systems.
  • be documented in a project- and time plan,a requirement specification,a design specificationon and in a technical dokumentation
  • be presented at a seminar
  • be demonstrated
  • be followed up in a project reflection document

Course content

A computer controlled machine (both hardware and software) is designed from requirement specification to a working prototype. Seminars, labs and project includes:

  • Project work: plans, roles, organization, specifications, documents, the LIPS-model.
  • System teory: specification, modeling, design, implementation methods.
  • Digital design
  • Development tools
  • Measurement: logic analyser
  • (Contents as described by CDIO syllabus: 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3-4.6.)

    Teaching and working methods

    This is a project course where the students work in groups of about six students. Each group designs and builds a digital system controlled by a number of microprocessors. The project design includes construction of both hardware and software. The project work shall follow the LIPS project model and be specified in a project plan.
    The course runs over the entire autumn semester.

    Examination

    PRA1Project, written and oral presentation8 creditsU, G
    Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.

    Grades

    Two-grade scale, U, G

    Department

    Institutionen för systemteknik

    Director of Studies or equivalent

    Tomas Svensson

    Examiner

    Tomas Svensson

    Course website and other links

    http://www.da.isy.liu.se/undergrad/

    Education components

    Preliminary scheduled hours: 194 h
    Recommended self-study hours: 19 h

    Course literature

    Additional literature

    Books

    • Sven Eklund, Arbeta i projekt studentlitteratur
    • Tomas Svensson/Christian Krysander, Projektmodellen LIPS Studentlitteratur
Code Name Scope Grading scale
PRA1 Project, written and oral presentation 8 credits U, G
Grades are given as ‘Fail’ or ‘Pass’.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Additional literature

Books

Sven Eklund, Arbeta i projekt studentlitteratur
Tomas Svensson/Christian Krysander, Projektmodellen LIPS Studentlitteratur

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
X

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X
X

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
X

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
X

                            
2.3 System thinking
X

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X
X

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
X

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
X

                            
3.2 Communications
X
X

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
X

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
X
X
X

                            
4.4 Designing
X
X

                            
4.5 Implementing
X
X

                            
4.6 Operating
X

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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