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FYS4240 - 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

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 overlap against FYS3240 - Computer based instrumentation and micro controllers and FYS223 (last taught in spring 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. One compulsory essay within the topic pc- and micro controllers.

Exam information

5 laboratory assignments and one essay must be passed in order to take final oral/written exam. Letter grade.

For detailed information about examinations at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences please see http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/index.html

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.

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. For general information about new
examination, see http://www.mn.uio.no/studier/admin/eksamen/utsatt-og-ny-eksamen/index.html
and www.matnat.uio.no/english/studies/examination/repeat.html

Explanations and appeals

Lodging a formal complaint.

http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admin/examinations/appeals/

Exam options for students with special needs

Exam options for students with special needs.

http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/academics/edu_info/exam/facilities.html

Evaluation of this course

The corse will be evaluated in spring 2010.

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