IT&C 441
Embedded Computer Systems
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Design and development of embedded computer systems interacting with the physical world. Hardware/software interfacing and multiple types of embedded systems. Integrated IT design approach with networking, IAS and human interaction concerns.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Secure Embedded Systems
Learning Outcome
Evaluate the security of embedded systems and build multi-device systems based on foundational principles of device security.
Title
Integration of Embedded Systems
Learning Outcome
Integrate more than one type of embedded system to enable networking, sensing and actuation in an IT environment
Title
Applications and Environments
Learning Outcome
Design and create applications for both OS-based and small, non-OS, embedded systems.Set up and use appropriate development environments.
Title
Sensors and Actuators
Learning Outcome
Describe and analyze sensors and actuators used in embedded systems, including software and hardware requirements
Title
Labs and Projects
Learning Outcome
Present and document labs and projects
Title
Embedded Systems Characteristics and types
Learning Outcome
Describe the characteristics that define embedded systems. Be able to identify embedded systems in various applications.
Describe multiple types of embedded systems
Describe the systems incorporating embedded systems. Analyze case studies to demonstrate the multiple interacting systems required for a successful application.
Describe the impact of embedded systems on current and future IT systems.
Define real-time computing and its relationship to embedded systems
Describe communication technologies used in embedded systems
Describe the security vulnerabilities specific to embedded systems
