Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Computer Engineering · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 2+0+1 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özgür SAĞLAM
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özgür SAĞLAM
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to study embedded systems, such as the Raspberry Pi kit, to implement electronics and computer engineering projects and to interface with the real world by using the latest technologies of embedded Linux and Python.
Course Content
Introduction to embedded systems, getting started with the Raspberry Pi, basic Linux commands, Python programming basics, GPIO programming & interfacing, ADC & temperature sensor interfacing, SPI interfacing
I2C interfacing, stepper motor interfacing, servo motor interfacing, ultrasonic ranging, and student projects.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describes the definition of embedded systems and architectures.
- Uses embedded Linux (Raspbian) commands and utilities.
- Distinguish Raspberry Pi Hardware and configurations.
- Writes well-commented Python programs.
- Analyse well-commented Python programs for compiler errors/warnings.
- Interface embedded peripherals like GPIOs, i2c, SPI, and 1-wire.
- Design projects using external modules such as ADC, motors, sensors, and ultrasonic ranging kits.
Core Area Distribution
(44) Physical Sciences%10 (48) Computing%50 (52) Engineering and Engineering Trades%40
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticeGroup StudyExperiment - Test / Lab/ Workshop / Field PracticeProblem Solving
Assessment & Evaluation
Performance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisProject / DesignTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Midterm | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 12 | 3 | 36 |
| Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Embedded Systems | Lecture notes |
| 2 | Getting Started with The Raspberry Pi | Lecture notes |
| 3 | Basic Linux Commands | Lecture notes |
| 4 | Embedded Programming fundamentals | Lecture notes |
| 5 | Embedded Programming | Lecture notes |
| 6 | GPIO Programming & Interfacing | Lecture notes |
| 7 | ADC & Temperature Sensor Interfacing | Lecture notes |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Lectures |
| 9 | SPI interfacing | Lecture notes |
| 10 | I2C Interfacing | Lecture notes |
| 11 | Stepper Motor Interfacing | Lecture notes |
| 12 | Servo Motor Interfacing | Lecture notes |
| 13 | Ultrasonic Ranging | Lecture notes |
| 14 | Student Projects | Presentations |
| 15 | Students' Projects | Presentations |
| 16 | Final Exam | Lectures |