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TTT4255

Electronic System Design, Basic Course

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Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

The course is organized around the first phase of a larger innovation project. The students will get acquainted with a collaborating partner with a real-world problem. They will gain basic experience with relevant technology in order to design a system that meets the problem requirements.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of different roles for an electronic systems designer in society.

Skills:

  • Design of simple electronic systems using microcontrollers, sensors and actuators.
  • Documentation for a technical and general audience of a problem solved through a developed electronic system.

General competence:

  • Beginning identification with the role of technological problem solver and innovator.
  • Team work skills.

Learning methods and activities

Project work in groups. Dialogue-based learning methods combined with lectures. Guest lectures and excursions.

Compulsory assignments

  • Attendance

Further on evaluation

The assessment is based on the project report (50%) and a demonstration and presentation of the project (50%). Both parts needs to be passed to pass the course. Participation is obligatory. Information is given at the start of the semester.

For a re-take of the course, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.

Course materials

Will be announced at start of course.

Subject areas

  • Design Methodology
  • Electronics
  • Informatics

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