Study Guide

Objective

The course provides knowledge Embedded Linux using the Yocto Project. Upon completion of the course the student will be familiar with the following:
- The 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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the required course objectives. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles required for development

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work
situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the information technology sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Prerequisites

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