EEE2050F - Embedded Systems I For Science Students

18 credits at NQF level 6

Entry Requirements:

EEE2049W and CSC1015F

Course Outline:

This course aims to give Science students majoring in Computer Engineering a strong foundation in embedded systems by introducing them to digital system fundamentals, including: information representation, Boolean algebra, logic gate behaviour, combinational and sequential digital circuits, digital building blocks and algorithmic state machines; C programming with a focus on microcontroller applications; basic microcontroller usage, including an introduction to computer architecture, general purpose input/outputs, analogue to digital convertors and basic timers.