Embedded C programming: a practical course introducing programmable microprocessors

This paper presents a new laboratory-based module for embedded systems teaching, which addresses the current lack of consideration for the link between hardware development, software implementation, course content and student evaluation in a laboratory environment. The course introduces second year...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of engineering education Jg. 37; H. 6; S. 557 - 574
Hauptverfasser: Laverty, David M., Milliken, Jonny, Milford, Matthew, Cregan, Michael
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 01.12.2012
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C (programming language)
College Instruction
College students
Computer Assisted Instruction
Computer Science Education
Computer Software
Computer System Design
Computers
Controllers
Course Content
Course Descriptions
Course Evaluation
Educational Technology
embedded C
Embedded systems
Engineering Education
Foreign Countries
Information Technology
Laboratories
laboratory
microcontroller
Microprocessors
PIC
Problem Based Learning
Programming
Programming Languages
Science Instruction
Science Laboratories
Software
Student Attitudes
Student Evaluation
Student Projects
Systems Approach
teaching
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Students
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Abstract This paper presents a new laboratory-based module for embedded systems teaching, which addresses the current lack of consideration for the link between hardware development, software implementation, course content and student evaluation in a laboratory environment. The course introduces second year undergraduate students to the interface between hardware and software and the programming of embedded devices; in this case, the PIC (originally peripheral interface controller, later rebranded programmable intelligent computer) microcontroller. A hardware development board designed for use in the laboratories of this module is presented. Through hands on laboratory experience, students are encouraged to engage with practical problem-solving exercises and develop programming skills across a broad range of scenarios.
AbstractList This paper presents a new laboratory-based module for embedded systems teaching, which addresses the current lack of consideration for the link between hardware development, software implementation, course content and student evaluation in a laboratory environment. The course introduces second year undergraduate students to the interface between hardware and software and the programming of embedded devices; in this case, the PIC (originally peripheral interface controller, later rebranded programmable intelligent computer) microcontroller. A hardware development board designed for use in the laboratories of this module is presented. Through hands on laboratory experience, students are encouraged to engage with practical problem-solving exercises and develop programming skills across a broad range of scenarios. (Contains 9 figures and 2 tables.)
This paper presents a new laboratory-based module for embedded systems teaching, which addresses the current lack of consideration for the link between hardware development, software implementation, course content and student evaluation in a laboratory environment. The course introduces second year undergraduate students to the interface between hardware and software and the programming of embedded devices; in this case, the PIC (originally peripheral interface controller, later rebranded programmable intelligent computer) microcontroller. A hardware development board designed for use in the laboratories of this module is presented. Through hands on laboratory experience, students are encouraged to engage with practical problem-solving exercises and develop programming skills across a broad range of scenarios.
This paper presents a new laboratory-based module for embedded systems teaching, which addresses the current lack of consideration for the link between hardware development, software implementation, course content and student evaluation in a laboratory environment. The course introduces second year undergraduate students to the interface between hardware and software and the programming of embedded devices; in this case, the PIC (originally peripheral interface controller, later rebranded programmable intelligent computer) microcontroller. A hardware development board designed for use in the laboratories of this module is presented. Through hands on laboratory experience, students are encouraged to engage with practical problem-solving exercises and develop programming skills across a broad range of scenarios. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
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Postsecondary Education
Author Laverty, David M.
Milliken, Jonny
Milford, Matthew
Cregan, Michael
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College Instruction
College students
Computer Assisted Instruction
Computer Science Education
Computer Software
Computer System Design
Computers
Controllers
Course Content
Course Descriptions
Course Evaluation
Educational Technology
embedded C
Embedded systems
Engineering Education
Foreign Countries
Information Technology
Laboratories
laboratory
microcontroller
Microprocessors
PIC
Problem Based Learning
Programming
Programming Languages
Science Instruction
Science Laboratories
Software
Student Attitudes
Student Evaluation
Student Projects
Systems Approach
teaching
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Students
United Kingdom
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