Information Package / Course Catalogue
EE 471 Introduction to Embedded Systems
MEF University
Degree Programs
Economics
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Economics
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code EE 471
Course Title in English Introduction to Embedded Systems
Course Title in Turkish Gömülü Sistemlere Giriş
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Ters-yüz öğrenme,Laboratory Work
Level of Course Başlangıç
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: - Lab: 2 Other: -
Estimated Student Workload 155 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites EE 203 - Digital Systems Design
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Prior knowledge digital systems, gate level design of combinational and sequential circuits, circuit analysis is expected.
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the basics of embedded systems classification, composition of state machines, system design methodologies, embedded system components such as embedded microprocessor, microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensors, actuators and memory architectures.
Course Description This course provides an introduction to embedded systems design. The following topics are covered: overview of embedded systems, state machine design and algorithmic state machines (ASM), hardware design and implementation for embedded systems, some hardware components of embedded systems: FPGAs, microcontrollers, microprocessors, sensors, actuators, memory architectures, FPGA programming with Verilog HDL, interfacing FPGA with microprocessor. Students will complete a microprocessor and FPGA based embedded system design project.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the structure and basic elements of an embedded system;
2) compose embedded system models and FPGA modules using Verilog HDL;
3) construct a custom system such as a soft-processor on FPGA through embedding;
4) design an FPGA+soft-processor based embedded system;
5) compile a system by designing individual components as a part of team;
6) report and present a designed embedded system to a wide audience.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics.
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics.
3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability.
5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies.
7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data.
8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information.
10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility.
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. N
3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. N
4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. N
5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. N
6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. N
7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. N
8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. H
9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. H
10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. H
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy H
Prepared by and Date TUBA AYHAN , June 2019
Course Coordinator TUBA AYHAN
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Overview of embedded systems
2) FPGA based embedded systems and Verilog HDL
3) FPGA programming with Verilog HDL
4) State machine design and algorithmic state machines (ASM)
5) Peripherals: sensor, actuators and GPIO operations
6) Memory structures
7) Programmable interface
8) Serial interface protocols I2C, SPI, UART
9) Hardcore/softcore processors: ARM and NIOS II
10) Embedding NIOS II on FPGA
11) Internal bus for FPGA
12) Project part 1: software design on NIOS II
13) Project part 2: hardware design on FPGA with embedded NIOS II
14) Project part 3: Demo and presentation
15) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
16) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
Required/Recommended Readings1. Lee and Seshia, Introduction to Embedded Systems, Second Edition, MIT Press, 2017 (online available at http://leeseshia.org/index.html) (part I and II) 2. Altera, Quartus II Handbook, 2017 (online available at https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/hb/qts/qts_qii5v1.pdf) Altera, Embedded Design Handbook, 2017 (online available at https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_US/pdfs/literature/hb/nios2/edh_ed_handbook.pdf)
Teaching MethodsContact hours using “Flipped Classroom” as an active learning technique.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will complete a microprocessor and FPGA based embedded system design project.
Laboratory WorkStudents will carry out (7 experiments) on FPGA programing and embedding NIOS II.
Computer UseStudent is to use Quartus, Qsys and Modelsim tools for their designs.
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Laboratory 4 % 50
Project 1 % 20
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Instructor’s office and phone number: 5th Floor office hours: email address: ayhant@mef.edu.tr Policies: • Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, a make-up exam will be given for the missed midterm. • Missing project: Fail. • Lab reports are due 1 week after it is completed. Late reports will be downgraded by 20% for each day passed the due date. • Exams are in closed-notes and closed-books format. • To be eligible of submitting the project, you should attend 3 out of 4 lab sections and your weighted average before the project submission should be at least 25 (out of 100). • A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Regulations

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 70
Laboratory 7 1 3 3 49
Project 1 20 2 22
Midterm(s) 2 5 2 14
Total Workload 155
Total Workload/25 6.2
ECTS 6