Developing a new advanced microcontrollers course as a part of embedded systems curriculum

Vignesh Subbian, Fred R. Beyette

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

This paper presents our experiences in developing a new advanced microcontrollers course within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems at the University of Cincinnati (UC). This course was developed and offered for the first time in Spring 2013 to undergraduate seniors and first-year graduate students in electrical and computer engineering. It is also open to interested students in other relevant science and engineering programs. The course aims at providing advanced skills in designing and developing microcontroller-based embedded systems. It adopts an instruction model that integrates active learning techniques with in-class lectures and laboratory projects. The paper elaborates on the course structure and schedule, pedagogical techniques used in the course, and student feedback results. It also explains how this course fits in to the existing embedded systems curriculum at UC.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2013 Frontiers in Education Conference
Subtitle of host publicationEnergizing the Future, FIE 2013 - Proceedings
Pages1462-1464
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event43rd IEEE Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2013 - Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Duration: Oct 23 2013Oct 26 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
ISSN (Print)1539-4565

Conference

Conference43rd IEEE Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOklahoma City, OK
Period10/23/1310/26/13

Keywords

  • Course development
  • Embedded systems
  • Interdisciplinary education
  • Microcontrollers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Education
  • Computer Science Applications

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