A Novel Approach to an Embedded Systems Curriculum

Hall, Tyson S.; Bruckner, J. M. H.; Halterman, Richard L.

doi:10.1109/fie.2006.322518

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“…In Ref. , Hall et al described a different approach to embedded systems education—the development of an embedded systems track within an existing Computer Science program. According to the authors, their approach allowed for an intentionally designed balance of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Courses all deemed necessary for a comprehensive embedded systems program.…”

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Integrating a learning constructionist environment and the instructional design approach into the definition of a basic course for embedded systems design

Cano¹,

Ruiz²,

García

2013

Comp Applic In Engineering

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The benefits of the constructionist theory as a learning paradigm are widely recognized, among other reasons, because it offers to instructional designers an alternative set of values that may significantly influence and provide consistency to any Instructional System Design (ISD) model. Relevant characteristics of the two approaches are described to identify the real necessities of undergraduate students to avoid deficiencies in static classrooms; these characteristics support significant learning environments where students of IT‐related curricula are actively related to implementing their own public artifacts, passing through passive to active learning states. Thus, from our perspective the constructionist theory in combination with an ISD model can be useful in developing an embedded systems course for undergraduate education. This approach is supported by a software/hardware tool that was created to enhance the teaching–learning process through hands‐on experimentation. Finally, the results of a comprehensive assessment of the course effectiveness are presented. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 23:36–53, 2015; View this article online at http://wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/cae; DOI

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Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrating a learning constructionist environment and the instructional design approach into the definition of a basic course for embedded systems design

Cano¹,

Ruiz²,

García

2013

Comp Applic In Engineering

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“…Many educators have indicated that completion of a significant and comprehensive hands-on project is a necessary component to better prepare students to keep up with the current technology and for further advanced computing study [1][2][3], [5]. The development of a hands-on application-oriented curriculum for undergraduate computer science (CS) or computer engineering (CE) education is needed.…”

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The use of low cost portable microcontrollers in teaching undergraduate Computer Architecture and Organization

Qian

Hong

2012

IEEE 2nd Integrated STEM Education Conference

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This paper presents our experiences in teaching undergraduate Computer Architecture and Organization using a low cost portable microcontroller, MSP 430 manufactured by Texas Instrument Inc. This microcontroller is hosted on a USB dongle along with necessary hardware interfaces for system configuration. The microcontroller, though simple, covers basic fundamentals of computer systems, and indeed is a great platform for beginners to start with. This low cost portable device makes it possible for students to conduct labs and projects at anytime and anywhere.

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“…Concepts typically covered in an operating systems course that are applicable to embedded systems will also be addressed, including time management, solutions to address concurrency issues (race conditions [10]), and communications protocols. Since these issues would typically be handled by an operating system in the case of general purpose computers, different approaches are necessary for small embedded systems [11][12][13][14][15][16].…”

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Use of discrete and soft processors in introductory microprocessors and embedded systems curriculum

Loo

Planting

2009

SIGBED Rev.

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This paper describes a sequence of two courses, starting with the teaching of introductory microprocessor concepts and extending to advanced embedded system programming. The introductory microprocessor course is taught using a soft processor with a field-programmable gate array as the development platform, a combination which allows the course to undergo continual improvement without being limited by fixed hardware. The second course builds on the foundation of the first course, with an emphasis on working with advanced devices, building complete embedded systems, and developing embedded programming skills with different targets. This paper describes the experiences gained from the first course, and the detailed plan for the second course. This paper also describes which tools to include and which to leave out in the learning process for this process to be most effective from both the students' and instructor's perspective.

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A Novel Approach to an Embedded Systems Curriculum

Cited by 12 publications

References 19 publications

Integrating a learning constructionist environment and the instructional design approach into the definition of a basic course for embedded systems design

Integrating a learning constructionist environment and the instructional design approach into the definition of a basic course for embedded systems design

The use of low cost portable microcontrollers in teaching undergraduate Computer Architecture and Organization

Use of discrete and soft processors in introductory microprocessors and embedded systems curriculum

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