Course Title: Design embedded controller control systems
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6121 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Title: Design embedded controller control systems
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers designing control systems using microcontrollers, or PCs or embedded signal processors (DSPs). It encompasses working safely, following design briefs and applying knowledge of embedded system devices, interpreting device specifications, constructing prototypes, using appropriate development software, applying programming techniques, testing developed system prototype operation, verifying compliance of the design against the final brief and documenting design and development work.
Assessment 1: Assignment 1
Assessment 2: Assignment 2
Assessment 3: Project
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
UEENEEE101A
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED152A Design embedded controller control systems |
Elements: |
1. Prepare to design and develop advance embedded systems. 2. Design and develop advance embedded systems. 3. Obtain approval for embedded systems design. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks section of Course Guide Part B.