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MECH ENG 3032 - Micro-Controller Programming

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4220
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: ENG 1002
Incompatible: MECH ENG 7072
Assessment: Assignments
Syllabus:

The focus of this course is on the programming and use of micro-controllers in mechatronics applications. Assuming basic knowledge of the C programming language, the material is presented in a combination of lectures, tutorials and hands-on laboratory sessions. The build process of micro-controller software is examined in detail thereby providing the language for understanding compiler handbooks, on-line publications and micro-controller datasheets. The newly developed skills are then applied in a number of practical case studies covering typical mechatronics applications including servo-mechanisms, sensor interfacing, real-time issues and inter-platform communication. Emphasis will be laid on the confident use of the C programming language using a variety of programming environments. Fault finding techniques will be introduced, ranging from low-level in-circuit debugging to source-level debugging on simulators and evaluation boards. Small-group projects and case studies will be used to provide important hands-on experience with micro-controller based projects.

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Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22702 WR01 90 11 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM205, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 11am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM205, Teaching Room
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Laboratory
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22704 LA02 34 FULL 29 Jul - 16 Sep Friday 8am - 10am Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
7 Oct - 7 Oct Friday 8am - 10am Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
14 Oct - 28 Oct Friday 8am - 11am Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
22705 LA01 40 1 25 Jul - 12 Sep Monday 9am - 11am Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
3 Oct - 3 Oct Monday 9am - 11am Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
10 Oct - 24 Oct Monday 9am - 12pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
22709 LA03 50 44 29 Jul - 16 Sep Friday 12pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
7 Oct - 7 Oct Friday 12pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
14 Oct - 28 Oct Friday 11am - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28872 LEC0 90 11 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.