EXT8046 : Embedded Computing
EXT8046 : Embedded Computing
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s):
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
LO1 Dissect the information presented in a datasheet of a microcontroller.
LO2 Propose appropriate embedded development options for specific requirements.
LO3 Create programs for an embedded microcontroller.
LO4 Interpret pre-existing programs developed in assembly language.
LO5 Improve embedded application designs by using the peripheral devices of microcontrollers and interrupts.
LO6 Discuss the practicalities of developing for an embedded system.
This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
C1, M1, C2, M2, C3, M3, C4, M4, C12, M12, C13 and M13
Outline Of Syllabus
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Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
LO1 Dissect the information presented in a datasheet of a microcontroller.
LO2 Propose appropriate embedded development options for specific requirements.
LO3 Create programs for an embedded microcontroller.
LO4 Interpret pre-existing programs developed in assembly language.
LO5 Improve embedded application designs by using the peripheral devices of microcontrollers and interrupts.
LO6 Discuss the practicalities of developing for an embedded system.
This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
C1, M1, C2, M2, C3, M3, C4, M4, C12, M12, C13 and M13
Intended Skill Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
LO1 Dissect the information presented in a datasheet of a microcontroller.
LO2 Propose appropriate embedded development options for specific requirements.
LO3 Create programs for an embedded microcontroller.
LO4 Interpret pre-existing programs developed in assembly language.
LO5 Improve embedded application designs by using the peripheral devices of microcontrollers and interrupts.
LO6 Discuss the practicalities of developing for an embedded system.
This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
C1, M1, C2, M2, C3, M3, C4, M4, C12, M12, C13 and M13
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 50 | In-person exam using ExamSys |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 20 | Completion of laboratory tasks and report (3 pages) |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 20 | Completion of laboratory tasks and report (3 pages) |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 10 | Code submission |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EXT8046's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EXT8046's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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