Microprocessor Coursework
Coursework Specification
Task 1) Report
Provide a short report (maximum 2 pages including references) that answers the following question:
What are the differences between the following processor instruction sets?
• RISC
• CISC
Include the following aspects:
• Timing
• Number of instructions
• Processors using each approach
• Advantages and disadvantages of each approach
Task 2) PelicanSystem
Task
You need to design a Pedestrian Light Controlled Crossing (Pelican) system usingtheflowchart method and then implement this using Arduino UNO. The specification of what is required is as follows:
• Design the circuit of the Pelicansystem, which includes an Arduino UNO, LEDs and other necessary components.The system has two sets of lights, one for car drivers (green + yellow + red LEDs) and one for pedestrians (green + red LEDs).
• Connect the componentsas designed.
• Write the code for the system.If a button is pressed by a pedestrian, the traffic lights should work following a standard UK sequence.
• More advanced featurescan be added into the system to improve safety and practicality.
Notes: You can also write debug commands to the serial port so you know what is going on.
Task 3) AutomaticSwing Door
Task
You need to design a simplified ‘automatic swing door’ system controlled by an Arduino UNO. In the system, a light dependent resistor (LDR) is used to detect an object approaching through the change of light brightness. A servo is used to simulate the operation of an automatic door, and an LED will indicate the status of the door. The specification of what is required is as follows:
• Design the circuit of the system, which includes an Arduino UNO, a servo motor, an LDR, an LED and other necessary components.
• Connect the componentsas designed.
• Write the code for the system. If an object approaches the LDR, the servo will move from its initial closed position (0°) to an open position (90°); then stay at the open position for 5 seconds; finally move back to the closed position.
• An LED is used to indicate the status of the door. If the door is open, turn on the LED; If the door is closed, turn off the LED.
• More advanced features can be added into the system to improve safety and practicality.
Notes: You can use the serial monitor to show the value change from the ‘LDR sensor’. Knowing the range of sensing values is very useful for designing the decision making condition.
For Task 2 and Task 3, the report should include:
1. Flow diagram of system
2. Brief description of the functionality of your system
3. Circuit design
4. Code loaded on the Arduino (including comments)
5. Photo of the system
6. Brief description of how well it worked and any issues that need to be solved, with potential solutions
7. Suggestions for improvement
You should also submit your Arduino code files so I can verify its operation. It should include comments and compile successfully. If you do not submit this file you will automatically be awarded 0% out of 40% for this task.
The completed reportsshould be saved as pdf files
These pdf files, along with the commented source code files should be zipped and submitted via Canvas
MarkingSchemeorGuidetoAssessmentCriteria
Task 1) 30%
Task 2)35%
Task 3)35%
See marking grid for detailed mark allocation.
4302ELEMicroprocessors and Software Assignment 1 (2017/18)
Grade descriptors and feedback sheet for Storage Lock Controller Student Name: Student Number: Lecturer:
Outcome Below 40% 40 to 49% 50 to 59% 60 to 69% >70% Section
Mark /100 Weight Weighted
Mark
Task 1Report – Is the report well written does it address the questions posed?
Discussion is missing or very limited and demonstrates that the student does not have a clear understanding of the questions.
0
Discussion is limited and demonstrates that the student has only a basic understanding of the questions.
0
Discussion is of a satisfactory standard and demonstrates that the student has a clear understanding of questions.
0
Discussion is of a high standard and demonstrates that the student has a good understanding of the questions external sources have been referenced.
0
Discussion is of an excellent standard and demonstrates that the student has a deep understanding of the questions a good range of external sources have been used.
0
0.3
Task 2Design and Implementation – Does the diagram provide an accurate representation of the operational requirements? Is the diagram clear and well structured? Does the annotation of the diagram follow standards? Is the code written using a formal notation? Is the code well written? Does your application meet the requirements set out in the requirements specification? Diagram fails to capture the requirements of the lift system. Application provides little of the required functionality, there is little structure and few comments.
0
Diagram details some requirements but does not contain correct formatting. Application provides some of the functionality required. Is moderately well written. With few comments.
0
Satisfactory coverage of requirements and mostly uses correct formatting. Application code performs most of the requirements. Little formal notation and structure.
0
All requirements are covered with satisfactory formatting. Application performs as per the requirements. Some structure and comments.
0
Diagram presented in a professional manner.
Requirements clearly covered. Formatting is accurate. Application meets the requirements is well written i.e. not verbose. Makes good use of comments.
0
0.35
Task 3 Design and Implementation – Does the diagram provide an accurate representation of the operational requirements? Is the diagram clear and well structured? Does the annotation of the diagram follow standards? Is the code written using a formal notation? Is the code well written? Does your application meet the requirements set out in the requirements specification? Diagram fails to capture the requirements of the lift system. Application provides little of the required functionality, there is little structure and few comments.
0
Diagram details some requirements but does not contain correct formatting. Application provides some of the functionality required. Is moderately well written. With few comments.
0
Satisfactory coverage of requirements and mostly uses correct formatting. Application code performs most of the requirements. Little formal notation and structure.
0
All requirements are covered with satisfactory formatting. Application performs as per the requirements. Some structure and comments.
0
Diagram presented in a professional manner.
Requirements clearly covered. Formatting is accurate. Application meets the requirements is well written i.e. not verbose. Makes good use of comments.
0
0.35
Final Mark
Comments:
Please provide descriptive feedback in this section.
Guide to Performance Criteria
70% and above:
Your work must be of outstanding quality and fully meet the requirements of the coursework specification and learning outcomes stated. You must show independent thinking and apply this to your work showing originality and consideration of key issues. There must be evidence of wider reading on the subject.
Key words which may describe a coursework at this level include: appraises, compares, concludes, contrasts, criticizes, critiques, defends, discriminates, evaluates, explains, interprets, justifies, relates, supports.
60% - 70%:
Your work must be of good quality and meet the requirements of the coursework specification and learning outcomes stated. You must demonstrate some originality in your work and show this by applying new learning to the key issues of the coursework. There must be evidence of wider reading on the subject.
Key words which may describe a coursework at this level include: categorizes, combines, compiles, creates, devises, generates, modifies, reconstructs, identifies, illustrates, outlines, synthesizes.
50% - 60%:
Your work must be comprehensive and meet all of the requirements stated by the coursework specification and learning outcomes. You must show a good understanding of the key concepts and be able to apply them to solve the problem set by the coursework. There must be enough depth to your work to provide evidence of wider reading.
Key words which may describe a coursework at this level include: demonstrates, changes, applies, operates, produces, predicts, shows, solves, uses, translates, comprehends, converts, generalizes.
40% - 50%:
Your work must be of a standard that meets the requirements stated by the coursework specification and learning outcomes. You must show a reasonable level of understanding of the key concepts and principles and you must have applied this knowledge tote coursework problem. There should be some evidence of wider reading.
Key words which may describe a coursework at this level include: comprehends, defines, describes, identifies, knows, labels, lists, matches, outlines, recalls, recognizes, reproduces, selects, states, rewrites.
Below 40%:
Your work is of poor quality and does not meet the requirements stated by the coursework specification and learning outcomes. There is a lack of understanding of key concepts and knowledge and no evidence of wider reading.
Recommended reading
Fredrick M. Cady, ‘Microcontrollers and Microcomputers’, 1997 Oxford University Press, Inc.
Donald P. Leach and Albert P. Malvino, ‘Digital Principles and Applications’, 1994 McGraw-Hill fifth edition.
Lin, W.C, ‘Microprocessors: Fundamental and Applications.'
Douglas V. Hall, 'Microprocessors and Interfacing: Programming and Hardware.'
Extenuating Circumstances
If something serious happens that means that you will not be able to complete this assignment, you need to contact the module leader as soon as possible. There are a number of things that can be done to help, such as extensions, waivers and alternative assessments, but we can only arrange this if you tell us. To ensure that the system is not abused, you will need to provide some evidence of the problem. More guidance is available at
http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/corporate/SPR/60399.htm.
Any coursework submitted late without the prior agreement of the module leader will receive 0 marks
Academic Misconduct
The University defines Academic Misconduct as ‘any case of deliberate, premeditated cheating, collusion, plagiarism or falsification of information, in an attempt to deceive and gain an unfair advantage in assessment’. The School takes Academic Misconduct very seriously and any suspected cases will be investigated through the University’s standard policy (Academic Misconduct Policy). If you are found guilty, you may be expelled from the University with no award.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand what constitutes Academic Misconduct and to ensure that you do not break the rules. If you are unclear about what is required, please ask.
Cheating includes:
(i) any form of communication with, or copying from, any other source during an examination;
(ii) communicating during an examination with any person other than an authorisedmember of staff;
(iii) introducing any written, printed or other material into an examination (includingelectronically stored information) other than that specified in the rubric of the examination paper;
(iv) gaining access to unauthorised material in any way during or before an assessment;
(v) the use of mobile phones or any other communication device during an assessment or examination;
(vi) the submission of false claims of previously gained qualifications, research or experience in order to gain credit for prior learning;
(vii) the falsification of research data, the presentation of another’s data as one’s own, and any other forms of misrepresentation in order to gain advantage;
(viii) the submission of work for assessment that has already been submitted as all or part of the assessment for another module without the prior knowledge and consent of the Module Leader for the subsequent assessments;
(ix) the submission of material purchased or commissioned from a third party, such as an essay-writing service, as one’s own.
Plagiarismis defined as the representation of the work, artefacts or designs, written or otherwise, of any other person, from any source whatsoever, as the student's own. Examples of plagiarism may be as follows:
i) the verbatim copying of another's work without clear identification and acknowledgement including the downloading of materials from the Internet without proper referencing of materials;
ii) the paraphrasing of another's work by simply changing a few words or altering the order of presentation, without clear identification and acknowledgement;
iii) the unidentified and unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another's work;
iv) the deliberate and detailed presentation of another's concept as one's own.
Collusion includes:
(i) the conscious collaboration, without official approval, between two or more students in the preparation and production of work which is ultimately submitted by each in an identical or substantially similar form and/or is represented by each to be the product of his or her individual efforts;
(ii) collusion also occurs where there is unauthorised co-operation between a student and another person in the preparation and production of work which is presented as the student's own.
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• Information regarding academic misconduct:
http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport/81924.htm
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http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport/
• Information regarding referencing:
http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport/69049.htm