Embedded Linux Basics (Yocto Project)Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The course provides knowledge Embedded Linux using the Yocto Project. Upon completion of the course the student is familiar with the following:
• Basic idea of a Bootloader, root file system, kernel, device tree
• Concept of Single Board Embedded Computer
• Builing custom Linux images for use in embedded systems
• Flashing a Linux image to a Single Board Comp

Content

• Embedded Linux development
• C Programming
• Yocto/Linux tool-chain
• U-boot

Qualifications

Basic Linux/Unix skills
Embedded Systems Programming
Some idea of embedded interfaces (ADC, PWM, SPI… etc.)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the ICT field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in the ICT field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.