Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Select and use written communication methods and materials, graphically or orally, adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Construct a framework, formulate relevant hypotheses and propose appropriate solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new or emerging disciplines.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
• Imagine, design, carry out and operate mechatronic systems and automated mechanical units to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Identify complex problems to be solved and develop the specifications by integrating needs, contexts and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• On the basis of modelling, design mechatronic systems or automated mechanical units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• In an informed manner, integrate components from different technologies.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation or optimisation of the proposed solution.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, with a focus on mechatronics, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of mechatronics.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Select and use written communication methods and materials, graphically or orally, adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Construct a framework, formulate relevant hypotheses and propose appropriate solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new or emerging disciplines.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understanding the structure and internal behavior of microprocessors. Develop a critical analysis of computer systems and identification of constraints, performance and interactions between their different components. Having a technological balance to globally develop a computer system facing a given application. Being able to optimize their use while applying the techniques presented. Master development tools and programming languages. Implementation of microprocessor-based solutions by selecting components, tools and peripherals targeting an specific application. At the end of this course, the student will have a thorough understanding of a processor, from the architectural and behavioral points of view, the architectural alternatives and main internal hardware components, the impact of the instruction set and addressing modes the performance of a computer, I/O and peripherals.

Content of UE

The study of the internal organization of computers: their internal structure, interactions between its various constituting components, the understanding of different microprocessor architectures, the implications of programming and interaction mechanisms. The practical work will make extensive use of programming techniques, interrupt mechanisms, and interaction with peripheral devices.

Prior Experience

Functional electronics, computer science and programming, Computer Logic.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination
• Written examination
• Practical test

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

NG: "Global Note": only the UE note is sent to the SdE by the UE holder; the UE holder calculates the overall score based on the different AA evaluations. The UE score will be determined as follows:
I-MRDV-045 Project of Digital Control (50%): The assessment is based on the student participation (assessed from criteria based grids) during the workshops and the report. The latter must provide the technical details of the facility (mechanical system, sensors, actuators, wiring,...) the setup of the controller and the structure of the microcontroller program.
Microprocessor-based Systems (15831) I-SEMI-045 (50%): Total 1st session (2nd quadrimester - January): 100%. The AA assessment includes: Practical lab work, 15% of the AA; Out-of-session laboratory practice evaluation, 45% of AA grade; Theory exam, 40% of the AA; Additional comments introduced by the teacher: Laboratory practical work: individual multiple-choice questionnaire to be answered at the end of each laboratory session; Out-of-session laboratory practice exam: written examination and programming, maximum 20 students, at least 1 week after the last TP session; Theoretical exam: oral / written; max. 7 students per 4h session;

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical Test

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

NG: "Global Note": only the UE note is sent to the SdE by the UE holder; the UE holder calculates the overall score based on the different AA evaluations; The UE score will be determined as follows:
I-MRDV-045 Project of Digital Control (50%): idem Term 1.
Microprocessor-based Systems (15831) I-SEMI-045 (50%): Types of evaluation in 2nd session: Theory exam, 45% of the AA; Practical laboratory evaluation, 55% of the AA; Commentary on the 2nd session evaluation: The AA assessment includes: Practical laboratory examination (written test and programming, maximum 2h) followed by a Theory evaluation (oral / written); max. 7 students per half day session (4h);