Embedded and real-time systems classes in traditional and distance education format

Author

Thornton, M.A. ; Manikas, T.W. ; Laplante, P.A.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Eng., Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX, USA

fYear

2013

fDate

23-26 Oct. 2013

Firstpage

1379

Lastpage

1385

Abstract

Embedded Systems design courses are important components in software, computer, and electrical engineering programs and curricula. We describe topics for inclusion in these courses and associated hands-on experiences as required portions of the courses including example development systems based upon two popular microcontrollers. We also describe the challenges of offering these courses in distance format and provide examples of how the hands-on component may be included for distance students.

Keywords

computer science education; distance learning; educational courses; electrical engineering education; embedded systems; microcontrollers; software engineering; computer engineering program; distance education format; distance format; distance students; educational curriculum; electrical engineering program; embedded systems design course; hands-on experience; microcontrollers; real-time system; software engineering program; traditional education format; Assembly; Field programmable gate arrays; Graphics; History; Integrated circuit modeling; Microcontrollers; Optimization; distance education; embedded systems;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 2013 IEEE

Conference_Location

Oklahoma City, OK

ISSN

0190-5848

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.2013.6685058

Filename

6685058