Selected Topics on Microprocessor Techniques

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Module nameSelected Topics on Microprocessor Techniques
Type of moduleSelectable mandatory module
Learning results,
competencies, qualification goals		Gaining deeper insight into modern computer and microprocessor architectures and peripheral units. Evaluation and classification of efficient programming.

Learning results with regard to the objectives of the course of study:
  • Gaining deeper insight into the mathematical and natural science areas
  • Gaining a deeper knowledge about the specific electrical fundamentals
  • Acquiring enhanced and applied subject-specific basics
  • Identifying and classifying complex electro-technical and interdisciplinary tasks
  • Being confident in the ability to apply and evaluate analytical methods
  • Being able to create and evaluate solving methods independently
  • Familiarising oneself with new areas of knowledge, running searches and assessing the results
  • Gaining important and profound experience in the area of practical technical skills and engineering activities
  • Working and researching in national and international contexts
Types of courses4 SWS (semester periods per week):       2 SWS lecture
                                                                 2 SWS exercise
Course contentsGaining deeper insight into modern computer and microprocessor architectures and peripheral units and their efficient programming.
Teaching and learning methods
(forms of teaching and learning)		Lecture, presentation, learning by teaching, self-regulated learning, problem-based learning
Frequency of the module offeringSummer term / Winter term
LanguageEnglish
Requirements for the
participation in the module		Prerequisites according to examination regulations
Student  workload180 h:   60 h attendance studies
                      120 h personal studies
Academic performancesNone
Precondition for the
admission to the
examination performance		None
Examination performanceWritten exam 120 min. or oral exam 40 min., term paper
Number of credits
of the module		6 credits and 1 credit of them applies to the integrated key competencies
In charge of the moduleProf. Dr. Josef Börcsök
Teacher of the moduleProf. Dr. Josef Börcsök and his co-workers
Forms of mediaProjector, black board, piece of paper, demonstrations and design work at the PC
Literature references
  • Heidepriem, Process Informatics 1, Oldenburg 2000
  • Heidepriem, Process Informatics 2 , Oldenburg 2001
  • Lauber, R., Process automation, Springer 1989
  • Färber, G. Process computer technology, Springer 1994
  • Börcsök, J. Process Computers and Automation, Heise 1999
  • Goble, W. M., Control systems safety evaluation and reliability, 3rd ed. ISA resources for measurement and control series. Research Triangle Park, N.C: International Society of Automation, 2010.
  • Goble, W. M. and Goble, W. M. E. c. s. r., Control systems safety evaluation and reliability, 2nd ed. Resources for measurement and control series. Research Triangle Park, N.C. ISA, 1998.
  • Birolini, A., Reliability of devices and systems . Springer eBook Collection Computer Science and Engineering. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1997.
  • Schnieder, L. and Hosse, R. S., Guide Safety of the Intended Functionality: refining the safety of the intended function on the way to autonomous driving /  Lars Schnieder, René S. Hosse , Second edition. essentials. Wiesbaden: Springer Vieweg, 2020.
  • Gregorius, C., ed, Functional safety of machinery: practical application of DIN EN ISO 13849-1, 1st edition. Beuth Praxis Maschinenbau. Berlin: Beuth Verlag, 2016. ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action.
  • Montenegro, S., Safe and fault-tolerant control systems: Development of safety-related systems. Munich, Vienna: Carl Hanser Verlag, 1999.
  • Kumamoto, H. and Henley, E. J., Probabilistic risk assessment and management for engineers and scientists, 2nd ed. New York: IEEE Press, 1996.
  • More reference literature is going to be recommended in the course.

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