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CC3501 - Computer Interfacing and Control
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Common interfaces to computer controlled equipment such as SPI and USB. Introduction
to the physical layer characteristics of local area networks including IEEE 802.x
and common industrial control networks, such as Fieldbus. High-level language programming
of embedded microcontrollers and Linux systems. The application of real-time operating
systems to embedded microcontroller based systems.
Learning Outcomes
- differentiate between a range of common computer equipment interfaces and discuss
their important benefits and limitations;
- differentiate between common interfaces for sensors and actuators, and discuss how
to connect them to existing or planned computerised industrial control and monitoring
systems;
- discuss the important physical characteristics of common local area networks;
- discuss the specification, design and analysis of real-time systems;
- develop internetworked embedded systems using microcontrollers and/or embedded Linux
systems.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Design project - prototype 28% Project report 12% - (40%) - Group
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (10%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
CC2511 OR ADMITTANCE INTO MASTER OF ENGINEERING (PROF) |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Bronson Philippa |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Bronson Philippa, Mr Laurance Papale. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 39 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Owen Kenny, Dr Bronson Philippa |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Bronson Philippa, Mr Laurance Papale. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 39 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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