The objective of this project was to facilitate student learning of embedded systems design. At WPI, students in ECE3849 must combine hardware and software concepts to develop real-time embedded systems in labs, a process which often frustrates students. This project identified ways to engage students in embedded systems design by 1) identifying ECE3849’s educational objectives 2) designing a versatile peripheral board to support new labs, 3) synthesizing student feedback on their frustrations and 4) developing targeted documentation for students to help alleviate their frustrations in labs. My development board, documentation, and critical analysis of student feedback provide recommendations for instructors to help future offerings of ECE3849 challenge students to design embedded systems.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• DeMarinis, Nicholas Anthony

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042413-162546

Advisor

• Looft, Fred J.
• Lauer, Hugh C

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-04-24

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Computer Science
• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright