ECE 2160/1160: Embedded Computer System Design (22380/22346)

Course Information - Fall 2008

Instructors

Professor Allen Cheng
accheng AT ece DOT pitt DOT edu
333 Benedum Hall
Office Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00-4:30pm, 5:45-6:15pm, or by appointment

Lab Instructor / Teaching Assistant (TA)
Joseph Oresko
jjo5 AT pitt DOT edu
361 Benedum Hall (i.e., the Embedded Lab)
Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm and Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm

Course Description & Objectives

In this 3-credit graduate-level/advanced undergraduate-level course, we will introduce the concepts and techniques of embedded computer system design including requirements, specifications, design implementation and testing. Topics may include, but are not limited to, "C" language, top down iteration for assembly language programming, data structures, I/O software structures and real time operating systems.

Prerequisite

Basic digital system design knowledge (e.g., ECE/CoE 0142) is assumed. All-levels of graduate and advanced undergraduate (juniors and seniors) students are welcome.

Class Time & Location

(1) Lecture

• Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30-5:45pm, 525 Benedum Hall

(2) Laboratory

• Section 22382: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:50 pm, 361 Benedum Hall
  
• Section 22384: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:50 pm, 361 Benedum Hall