Introduction to Studies in Embedded Systems
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1DT086
- Code
- 1DT086
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Computer Science G2F, Technology G2F
- Grading system
- Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 16 March 2010
- Responsible department
- Department of Information Technology
Entry requirements
A bachelors degree of at least three full time years duration comprising the equivalent of 180 credits in one of the areas of technology, mathematics, computer science or equivalent, including 30 credits of mathematics and 30 credits of computer science including courses in programming, computer architecture and operating systems.
Learning outcomes
After passing the course students will be able to:
- manage their studies in Embedded systems in Uppsala
- explain the meaning of the term embedded system, and relate this to the courses included in the programme.
- together with a course adviser plan their studies in Uppsala
- explain the basics of how the education system works in Sweden.
- work effectively in a group
- write well structured reports
- explain what is meant by plagiarism
- make verbal presentations
Content
The course includes discussions of different types of embedded system, their properties and relationship to the courses included in the programme.
In addition the course discusses ethics, independent work and project work in Swedish education, report writing skills (including how to reference source material correctly), collaboration, and collaborative learning, cheating, study methods, and study advising.
The course also provides an orientation to studies in Uppsala and learning management systems in use at the University, as well as providing a cultural and practical orientation to life in Sweden and the Swedish health care system.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, reports, laboratory exercises and project work. Some guest lectures will be included.
Assessment
The assessment includes projects, discussions, presentations and assignments/reports.
Reading list
No reading list found.