James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

CC3501 - Computer Interfacing and Control

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

Common interfaces to computer controlled equipment such as SPI and USB. Introduction to the physical layer characteristics of local area networks including IEEE 802.x and common industrial control networks, such as Fieldbus. High-level language programming of embedded microcontrollers and Linux systems. The application of real-time operating systems to embedded microcontroller based systems.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:CC2511

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Mohan Jacob
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 39 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (40%); laboratories (10%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.