Embedded Systems 1 for Science Students

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.

DP requirements: 100% practical attendance and submission

Assessment: Practicals (15%), Tests (20%), Assignment (5%), Exam (60%)

The University of Cape Town awards credits based on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to determine course and contact hour recommendations per course. 1 NQF credit represents roughly 10 notional hours of work which includes study time, assignments and examinations. Notional hours may very per courses depending on the course level and modality therefore, CEA recommends using NQF credits as a basis to determine U.S. equivalencies (1 NQF=.222 semester credits)