Programming and Embedded SystemsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student
• knows the principles of C/C++ language and is able to apply them in machine control
• recognises when it is necessary to use an embedded system to solve a problem
• recognises the limitations of programming embedded systems
• knows how to choose components for embedded systems
• is able to program and commission an embedded system.

Content

• Principles and usage of C and C++ languages in technical applications
• Basics of embedded systems
• Fieldbuses with embedded systems
• C and C++ languages in embedded systems
• Operating systems in embedded systems
• Applying an embedded system in an application

Qualifications

Application software, programming and reportage

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to program simple C/C++ programs.
The student knows the application area of embedded systems in machine control.
The student recognises the limitations of C/C++ programmes in embedded systems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to program more demanding C/C++ programmes.
The student knows the application area of embedded systems in machine control and is able to create control solutions applying embedded systems.
The student is able to solve the problems of C/C++ programmes in embedded systems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to program more demanding C/C++ programs.
The student knows the application area of embedded systems in machine control and is able to create control solutions applying embedded systems.
The student is able to solve the problems of C/C++ programmes in embedded systems.
The student is able to implement and program an embedded system application.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to program simple C/C++ programs.
The student knows the application area of embedded systems in machine control.
The student recognises the limitations of C/C++ programmes in embedded systems.