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FYS3240 - Computer based instrumentation and micro controllers

Course content

Introduction to the use of PC and microcontroller for instrumentation, process management, and data logging. This includes: PC architecture, microcontrollers, DOS/Windows/Linux, LabView, C programming, D/A and A/D converters, buses, ports, time circuits, control signals and address decoding.

Learning outcomes

Lerning Objectives: Students should be able to

• describe the main functional units in a PC and be able to explain how they interact. They should know different bus types, and on this basis be able to account for different generations of PCs.

• explain what an operating system is and be able to explain important concepts such as multitasking, privilege levels and drivers.
• describe the main functional units of a microcontroller and be familiar with typical applications for a microcontroller. They should also have a basic understanding of how a microprocessor is built up and be able to explain concepts such as interrupts and interrupt handling both on a microcontroller and a microprocessor.
• solve simple instrumentation tasks using both PC and microcontroller. They should also master programming in C and LabVIEW on a level that enables them to solve such tasks.
• master basic troubleshooting of both software and hardware.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

In addition to fulfilling the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway, you must either have 2MX/2MY/3MZ and 3MX/3FY/3KJ/3BI/(2KJ+3BT)/(2BI+3BT) from Norwegian upper secondary school, or have completed equivalent studies in mathematics as well as physics, or chemistry, or biology at upper secondary school or university level at another educational institution. Read more about fulfilling special requirements.

Recommended prior knowledge

FYS1210 - Elementary electronics with project work og FYS3230 - Sensors and measurement technology or equal. INF1000 - Introduction to object-oriented programming or INF1100 - Introduction to programming with scientific applications is also recommended.

Overlap

10 credits against FYS4240 - Computer based instrumentation and micro controllers.

10 credits overlap against FYS223, which was offered for the last time in spring semester 2003.

Teaching

The course extends over a full semester with 2 hours of lectures per week and a total of 60 hours of lab exercises. 5 compulsory lab exercises.

Exam information

Final oral/written exam. 5 compulsory lab exercises are included, and they need to be approved in order to sit for the final exam.

Detailed information about examinations at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences can be found here

For students with exams that collide in day and time, it is possible to ask for an oral examination instead. Be aware that this is only possible if there is a collision between exams.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

This subject will not offer new examination in the beginning of the subsequent term for candidates who withdraw during an ordinary examination or fail an ordinary
examination.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

Feedback from our students is essential to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. As a student at the University of Oslo you will therefore be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses, facilities and services. All courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students on a particular course to participate in a more comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of this course, a so called "periodic evaluation".

The corse will be evaluated in spring 2010.

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