Embedded System Design and Testing (15 ECTS)

Objective

On completition of the course the student masters the fundamentals of designing embedded systems and electronic devices. The student is able to design, build and test a prototype of an embedded system and an electric device according a given specifications. He or she understands the meaning and requirements of operating conditions and the importance of usability in system design. He or she masters the fundamentals of printed circuit board design and prototyping. The student is familiar with 3D-design software and 3D-printing devices and is able to design and manufacture prototypes. The student knows the fundamentals of power consumption and its optimization in embedded systems.

Content

- fundamentals of electonics design
- design and programming of embedded systems
- prototyping and testing
- printed circuit board design
- 3D-design in product development and prototyping
- fundamentals of power consumption and its optimization

Location and time

First period, autumn 2025 in Myyrmäki campus.

Materials

Lecture notes. Additionally some books TBD later.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exams, laboratory assignments, homework, design projects(s).

Employer connections

NA

Exam schedules

The assessment is based on multiple tasks (exams, labs). Students may take the exams later if they're absent for a good reason. Since it's not required to pass individual tasks separately, no resits will be arranged to improve the exam points.

International connections

NA

Completion alternatives

NA

Student workload

400 h of which 50% individual work.

Content scheduling

All relevant topics covered in the first autumn period.

Further information

In order to pass the course, each student has to collect min 56 points
Wednesday and Thursday mandatory participation 80% of the time

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student 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. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student 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. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment methods and criteria

Points to be given by different tasks (labs, exams, projects, homework). Max points 150.

0 - 55 => FAIL
56 - 75 => 1
76 - 95 => 2
96 - 115 => 3
116 - 135 => 4
136 - 150 => 5

Accomplishment methods

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student 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. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.