Universidad de Jaén

THEORETICAL LESSONS

Part I. Introduction to Embedded Systems

• Introduction to embedded systems.

• Embedded systems based on microcontrollers.

• C language for microcontrollers.

• Arduino development system and other platforms. Development software for Arduino. Applications.

• Peripherals integrated in the Arduino system (digital and analogue ports, timers, comparators, PWM modulators, AD converters, serial communications, etc.).

• Sensors, actuators and communications peripherals (power drivers, interfaces, serial and wireless communications, sensors, external memory, other peripherals).

• State machines.

• The Arduino interrupt system. Event-driven programming. 

Part II.  Single-board computers Technology. Embedded systems in IoT

• Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT). Role of embedded systems.
  
• IoT architecture approaches and applications.
• NodeMCU boards. ESP8266:  General introduction and applications

• WiFi wireless connection.
• Web server.
• Actuators: LCD, passive buzzer, servomotor.
• Sensors: presence, push-button, line detection, ultrasound.

PRACTICAL LESSONS

• Practical session 1: Introduction to  Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Arduino
• Practical session 2: Applications for controlling analog/digital ports and timers
• Practical session 3: Acquisition and control system.
• Practical session 4: Application of interrupts.
• Practical session 5: Smart embeded systems based on sensors

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Large group lectures (theory) and small group sessions (labs):

• Class to all students of the group in the  
  assigned schedule and classroom.
• Attendance and active participation in class, delivery of activities. 
• Theoretical and practical examination.
• Attendance and preparation of practice reports.
• Active participation in seminars and presentations.

The methodology followed in this subject are based on five main didactic resources:

1) Lessons and seminars. It means master lectures delivered by the professor where the active participation of the students is going to be boosted.

2) Practical lessons. These lessons will be delivered in the laboratory in groups where the maximum number of students per group will not be more than 20 people. 

The student will design a project through the different component subsystems, which will integrate a more complex final project, according to a project-based learning methodology.

3) Resolution of the problems proposed in class. These problems will be focused on aspects dealt in theoretical and practical sessions.

4) Tutorial sessions in group or individual. This activity will allow to give a more personal answer to the doubts that the students will have along the academic year.

5) Exams resolution by which the students knowledge will be evaluated.

In the second part of the course the methodology is based on continuous assessment, collaborative activities and  a final project.

• Ordinary assessment: active participation in each session will be assessed. The evaluation of the practical scripts will be carried out in sessions 3 to 9 during the lectures.
• Extraordinary assesment: a single exam including a practical exercise.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

The evaluation of the subject and the overall mark will be based on the marks obtained by students in three sections:

1) Attendance and active participation in classes which represents 15 % of the overall mark .  The student's active participation in the lectures and practical sessions will evaluated at this section.

2 ) Final exam which represents 35% of the final mark . It will be assessed the correct resolution of the theoretical and practical problems set .

 3) Practical sessions and class work which represents 50% of the final mark . It will be appreciated the correct design and assembly of electronic circuits designs proposed.

The first point described above is aimed to evaluate the progress of the students in order to achieve the competences CG4MMKTR and CT5. Moreover, the activity described in secction 1 is also suitable to evaluate the following results of the learning: RG4mMKTR and RT5.

The second point described above is aimed to evaluate the progress of the students in order to achieve the competences CB6, CG4MMKTR and E12MMKTR . Moreover, the activity described in secction 2 is also suitable to evaluate the following results of the learning: RE12MM,RB6 and RT5.

The third point described above is aimed to evaluate the progress of the students in order to achieve the competences CB6, CT5 and E12MMKTR. Moreover, the activity described in secction 3 is also suitable to evaluate the following results of the learning: RE12MM,RB6 and RT5.

Regarding the CT5 competence, within each of the assessment systems presented by the subject, the capacity for reasoning and critical analysis shown by the students in the different tests/exercises/tasks or even in class participation itself will be evaluated.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

RESOURCES

Videoconference: Google Meet.

Virtual whiteboard: Google Jamboard or similar.

Repository and discussion forums using the virtual teaching platform.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

RESOURCES

Videoconference: Google Meet.

Virtual whiteboard: Google Jamboard or similar.

Repository and discussion forums using the virtual teaching platform or similar.

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

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