2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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| Occurrence: | 001 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | In Person |
| Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
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| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Abdelfateh Kerrouche |
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| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
| Face To Face | Lecture | 20 | Lectures explore the architecture, design and implementation of modern embedded systems with a focus on real-time performance, low-level hardware interaction and intelligent control. They will prepare students to develop robust, scalable embedded solutions for applications in robotics, industrial automation, sensor networks and cyber-physical systems. |
| Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 20 | Lab sessions provide simulation and hands-on experience with microcontrollers, real-time operating systems and sensor integration. Students learn to program embedded hardware using C, configure peripherals like ADCs and timers, and implement real-time multitasking using RTOS tools. Labs also involve interfacing with various analogue and digital sensors, applying communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, and UART, and integrating devices. |
| Online | Guided independent study | 149 | Independent study for coursework projects allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to a self-directed practical challenge. Under guided supervision, students identify a real-world problem often related to robotics, sensing, or automation and develop an embedded solution, such as a custom sensor interface, a data acquisition system or a real-time control application. |
| Total Study Hours | 189 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 189 | |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
| Report | 50 | 1~2~5 | Week 7 | , WORDS= 2000-3000 | The coursework report should demonstrate a detailed understanding, critical evaluation, and practical application of embedded systems in the design of a Robot or smart autonomous vehicle. The report should include a comprehensive analysis of selected embedded system components, such as microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication modules, justifying their selection based on performance, efficiency and real-world constraints while comparing alternatives. Additionally, it should critically evaluate the accuracy, precision and reliability of the sensors used in the system, discussing potential errors, sensor drift, noise, environmental influences, and calibration challenges while exploring compensation techniques like sensor fusion and filtering methods. Furthermore, the report should assess the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of the intelligent control system, focusing on power efficiency strategies, scalability for future improvements and long-term reliability, including maintenance, software updates, and end-of-life considerations. The final report should be 2000-3000 words and structured with an introduction, system components analysis, sensor accuracy evaluation, control system and lifecycle assessment, followed by a conclusion and properly referenced sources in IEEE format. Clear technical explanations, supporting diagrams, and experimental data should be incorporated to ensure a well-structured and insightful submission that demonstrates critical thinking and an in-depth understanding of the embedded system design. |
| Report | 50 | 3~4 | Week 12 | , WORDS= 2000- 3000 | The coursework report should critically assess the role and impact of intelligent instrumentation in various industrial and environmental applications, demonstrating how embedded AI, real-time processing and adaptive control enhance system performance and automation. It should explore how these technologies contribute to improving efficiency, reliability, and decision-making in autonomous systems, providing real-world examples and case studies where applicable. Additionally, the report must investigate and apply structured design methodologies for embedded systems development, covering key aspects such as hardware and software design, real-time constraints, and system integration. This includes discussing the implementation of modular programming, embedded software development practices and design validation techniques to ensure robustness and scalability. The report should provide a systematic breakdown of the design process, from design to implementation, including considerations for fault tolerance, power management and communication protocols. A well-structured document of 2000-3000 words is expected, incorporating an introduction, intelligent instrumentation assessment, embedded system design methodologies, real-world applications, and a conclusion. Technical diagrams, simulation results, and references in IEEE format should support the discussion, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the subject matter that demonstrates analytical depth and practical understanding. |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 100 | | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 0 | | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |