AME 3623: Embedded Real-Time Systems
(Spring 2007)


This course provides an introduction to integrated hardware/software solutions in computational systems with sensing and actuation. Today, devices including microwave ovens, VCRs, high-speed trains, automobiles, cochlear implants, and artificial limbs routinely employ a variety of embedded microcontrollers for process control. We will explore the concepts fundamental to these applications while designing and building our own robot controllers.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

This is a very hands-on class: every student will be involved in the design, implementation, and programming for the laboratory exercises. Note that this component of the class will involve a non-trivial amount of time; students should plan their schedules accordingly.

Topics will include:


Instructor: Andrew H. Fagg
Office: EL (Computer Science Department) 152
Email: fagg [[at]] ou.edu
Phone: 325-8606
Office hours: see home page

Teaching assistant: Gareth Basset Office: EL 124 (the lab)
Email: arxane[[at]] ou.edu
Office hours: TBD, or by appointment


Lecture Time: T/Th 9:00-10:15
Lecture Location: Carson Engineering 439


Textbooks (will be available through the OU book store):

In addition, we will have a variety of readings available from the net.

Important Pages


fagg at ou.edu

Last modified: Fri May 11 14:19:05 2007