An introductory course in C programming for the PC. Covering the C compiler, variables, operators, decision statements, iteration loops, arrays and strings.

1. Explain the processes by which a C programme is compiled
2. Write basic C programs with variables and arithmetic operators.
3. Use appropriate C programing statements to control flow of execution in a C programme.
4. Design C programmes that are modular.
5. Exercise good programming practices in the design of Programmes by adhering to a programming standard.

Instrumentation 1 is a foundation course in the principles of electronic circuit theory and the fundamental technologies & practical applications of sensors. The module aim is to equip learners with the basic theoretical and practical skills required to analyse and test low voltage direct current electrical circuits. It addresses topics such as Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, voltage, capacitance, inductance, semiconductors and the sensing of common parameters for system monitoring and control including temperature, pressure, light, and distance.

The ambition of the module is to equip the learner with the necessary knowledge and skills for further studies in electronics, mechatronics, and instrumentation.

1. Describe the atomic model, and understand the basic atomic structure of conductors, insulators and semiconductors

2. Define common electrical units, describe electrical terms, laws and relationships
3. Perform calculations of component values and electrical quantities
4. Describe the electrical characteristics and applicationsof semiconductors, diodes andLEDs.

5. Describe the principle of operation, construction, characteristics and use of a selection of components, including common sensors and actuators
6. Become familiar with taking measurements oncircuits using voltmeters, ammeters and ohmmeters and to record and analyse the results in reports.

This module introduces students to the hardware of an 8-bit microcontroller, its associated instruction set architecture and assembly language programming.

1. Describe the memory organization of an 8-bit microcontroller.

2. Predictthe operation of different types of assembly instructions.

3. Configuremicrocontroller port pinsfor input/ output, analogue / digital and other functionality.

4. Produce flowcharts to explain the flow of execution of an assemblyprogram.

5. Write assembly language programs to interface a microcontroller to various input / output devices.

This Module covers the basic programming for a microcontroller using the C programming language. Topics include: Reading and writing to ports, interrupt service routines, using hardware timers, serial port and other communications port programming.

1. Differentiate between C for microcontrollers and C for desktop computers.
2. Develop programs to access hardware on a microcontroller
3. Develop Interrupt Service Routines for event driven programs.
4. Appreciate resource constraints of Embedded Systems.
5. Determine the correct code to interface with specifichardware external to the microcontroller.

Instrumentation 2 builds on the core electronic circuit theory and sensor principles gained from the Instrumentation 1 module. It starts by introducing the learner to the concept of networks and the effects of loading. The module also considers the important specifications of sensors and gives an overview of basic control theory. 555 timers and signal conditioning such as transistor circuits, amplifier circuits, A/D and D/A conversion are also are analysed.

The ambition of the Instrumentation modules is to equip the learner with the necessary knowledge and skills for further studies in electronics, mechatronics, and instrumentation.

1. Describe the concept of measurement and control systems, explain associated terminology, and perform calculations on actual systems

2. Design interfacing circuits to switch/drive a DC load, using a transistor
3. Design and complete calculations on signal conditioning circuits involving opamps

4. Design timer circuits to provide timing pulses and delays, in mechatronics systems
5. Build, test and take measurements of signal conditioning circuits for sensors.

This module introduces students to C programming for the purpose of interfacing an 8-bit microcontroller to various peripherals in an embedded system.

1. Explainthe disassembly ofa C program.
2. Design schematics to perform hardware interfacing of a microcontroller to various peripheral devices.

3. Write C programs to perform software interfacing of a microcontroller to various peripheral devices.

4. Use an Integrated Development Environment, a C Compiler and Debugger to program a target device.

5. Employ timers and interruptsappropriatelyintypicalengineeringapplications.

This module prepares the student for progression onto the degree level 7 mathematics. It reintroduces the ideas of differentiation from the basics up to partial differentiation and integration from the basics up to integration by parts. It also covers formula manipulation, the factor theorem, partial fractions and complex numbers. The course is designed so that real life situations are used to demonstrate where the techniques are used.

1. Be able to manipulate mathematical equations

2. Be able to graph linear, quadratic, exponential, log and trig functions

3. Use the factor theorem and remainder theorem

4. Find partial fractions

5. Differentiate using thechain rule, product ruleand quotient rule, findthe maxima and minima of functions

6. perform parametric, implicit differentiation and partial differentiation

7. perform integration by substitution and by parts

8. Calculate areas using integration

9. Apply De Moivre’s theorem to find the powers of complex numbers