SIT329 - Advanced Embedded Systems
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Imali Dias |
| Prerequisite: | SIT210 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour active class per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online workshop per week, weekly drop-in sessions. |
Note:Student Equipment Purchases Learning experiences and assessment activities in this unit require that students have access to specific computing equipment, such as single board computers, microcontrollers and sensors. The expected cost of this equipment for this unit is $200. Students will be informed at the start of the unit if loan equipment is available, or if they will be required to purchase it. | |
Content
This unit provides deep and practical understanding of advanced embedded systems in the context of technology development. It builds on the learning and experiences of SIT123: Data capture technologies and SIT210: Embedded systems development. Students will take their learning beyond simple embedded boards and sensor devices, to understanding, working with and designing full System on Chip (SoC) platforms. Students will learn and experience prototyping hardware solutions using the Verilog and VHDL hardware description languages, and field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) hardware platforms. Students will also work with GPU technologies and understand how these can be used to accelerate some tasks in high-performance embedded applications. With these platforms, students will work towards developing modern embedded system prototypes that satisfy the requirements of challenging embedded applications.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Analyse system requirements, select, evaluate, and justify appropriate platforms, and design solutions for a range of embedded systems problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Develop advanced embedded solutions using hardware description languages for programming dedicated hardware applications. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Work collaboratively as an effective member of an engineering team in the design and implementation of advanced embedded systems. | GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO4 | Professionally communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout an engineering project about solution structures, platform capabilities, trade-offs, risks and benefits. | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning portfolio | Tasks include the production of a range of artefacts (code, reports, presentations etc.), along with written critique and reflection. | 100% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the portfolio.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
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