Study Guide

Objective

You understand the principles of embedded electronics and IoT
You understand requirements of creating embedded systems
You know how to choose the right components for your embedded solution
You can assemble a programmable device from a breadboard and components
You know the basic programming of a microcontroller in a suitable programming language

Content

What are embedded systems and electronics?
What does the Internet of Things mean?
What components are needed to implement an embedded system?
How to build a programmable device?
How to program a microcontroller?

Opiskelumateriaali

The literature of the course is explained in the opening lecture
Other material is distributed in lectures

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Work week-based learning pathway: You participate in contact and online teaching as scheduled.

Work-integrated learning pathway: Make a plan for completing the content and objectives of this course in your workplace. Also create a plan for proving performance (documentation). Agree on the implementation of the performance with the employer's representative and make an appointment by e-mail to discuss with the teacher.

Acceptance of the course by previous studies: Gather the key information of the course previously completed at university level, namely the content, objectives, scope and certificate of completion. Make an appointment for a discussion with the teacher by e-mail.

Recognition or demonstration of previously acquired competence: Familiarize yourself with the content and objectives of this course, write a statement of other previously acquired competence that corresponds to the content and objectives of the course. Make an appointment for a discussion with the teacher by e-mail.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

During the course, representatives of working life will visit to give lectures.
Excursions are organized during the course if possible.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The assignments and exams to be assessed are agreed in the introductory lecture of the course.
All assignments must be completed before taking the exam.
The course exam is taken before the end of the course.
It is permitted to take re-examinations in accordance with the degree regulations, if other tasks to be assessed for the course have been completed by the deadline.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The average student workload is 135 hours, in which:
20-50 hours of independent study of literature.
20-50 hours for assignments and group assignments.
10-30 hours preparing for the exam.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the assessment of learning tasks and an exam. The weight of the assignments and exam points in the overall grade is agreed at the beginning of the course. The pass mark for the exam and re-exams is 50%.