Department of Computer Science and Engineering Kathmandu University

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY
Subject: Embedded System Course Code: COMP 306

Credit:3 F.M: 100 (50 Internal +50 Final)
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce the general concepts of
Embedded System. The concept includes the design of Embedded
System and its Implementation. It will cover some advanced topic at the
end of the semester through the Project Work.
Objectives:
 To make the student able to understand the concept the
Embedded System
 To make the student able to design and implement real world
application such as Mobile application and Electronic kits.
Prerequisite: Student should have the prior knowledge of computer network,

computer architecture and organization, microprocessor. He/she should
be familiar with concept of some programming languages like C, C++ ,
Assembly Language.
Grading Policy:
Final Exam: 50 %
First Internal: 10%

Second Internal: 10%
Internals:
Lab Performance (Project) : 20%
Assignments: 10%
Course Book: Embedded/Real Time Systems. Concepts, Design and

Programming Black Book - A Dr. K.V.K.K Prasad.
Text Books:
Reference Book: The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems,
Using Assembly and C- M.A.Mazidi, J.G.Mazidi, R.D. McKinlay
Chapter 1. History and overview of embedded systems [1 hrs]
1.1 Introduction to Embedded System
1.2 History of Embedded System
1.3 Economic Challenges
1.4 Major application areas of Embedded Systems
1.5 Purpose of Embedded System
Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Embedded Systems [1 hrs]

2.1 What is Embedded System?
2.2 Categories of Embedded Systems
2.3 Overview of Embedded System Architecture
2.4 Specialties of Embedded Systems
2.5 Recent Trends in Embedded Systems

Chapter 3.Hardware architecture [10 hrs]
3.1 Central Processing Unit
3.2 Memory
3.3 Clock Circuitry
3.4 Chip Select
3.5 Input/output Devices
3.6 Communication Interfaces
3.7 Power Supply Unit

Chapter 4. Software Architecture [6 hrs]
4.1 Services Provided by an Operating System
4.2 Architecture of Embedded Operating Systems
4.3 Categories of Embedded Systems
4.4 Application Software, Communication Software, Development/Testing Tools
4.5 Communication Software

Chapter 5. Programming for embedded systems [6 hrs]
5.1 Overview of C
5.2 Memory Management
5.3 Device Drivers
5.4 Code Optimization
5.4 Programming in Java

Chapter 6. The Process of Embedded System Development [8 hrs]
6.1 Development Process Model
6.2 Requirements Engineering
6.3 Design
6.4 Implementation
6.5 Integration and Testing

Chapter 7. Communication Interfaces [7 hrs]
7.1 Need for Communication Interfaces
7.2 RS232/UART
7.3 UART
7.4 USB
7.5 Infrared
7.6 IEEE 1394 Firewire
7.7 Ethernet
7.8 IEEE 802.11
7.9 Bluetooth
Chapter 8. Embedded Operating systems. [2 hrs]

8.1 Overview of the Operating Systems
8.2 Operating Systems Types
Chapter 9. Hardware Platforms Types [1 hrs]
Chapter 10. Representative Embedded Systems [ 3 hrs]
Further Discussion about the course
The entire course will have Lecture and Lab (per each group). Several categories that will be
practiced in the course are discussed below.
Lab Work
In this course, there will be lab work in which student needs to simulate different embedded
projects with the help of simulation software (Proteus, Edsim 8051,etc) feasible in the lab.
Evaluated will be accordingly mentioned below.
 5 Labs: 10 marks
 Lab Project: 10 marks
o 5 marks : Project Output.
o 5 marks: Presentation and Final Report.
Research Lab Project

In this course, there will be research project in which student needs to go through the existing
real world project by using single board microcontrollers like 8051, Arduino, Raspberry Pi,
etc of Embedded System in depth. Evaluation will be done according to performance of each
student in the group.
Assignment: There will be several assignments in which 2 of them will be group assignment and
remaining will be individual assignment. In group assignment, small presentation of 5-7 min is
mandatory from the group.
Demonstration/Field Visits
If possible one day field visits will be organized to observe the implemented Embedded System
in Industry. Also, the promising group and innovative projects will be highlighted to the
departments to discuss for its potential and any further opportunities.
Note: All students should follow department guidelines related with attendance. In present
pandemic situation the aforementioned mentioned plan may change. Students will be notified
about the changes ASAP.
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If such
activities are found; it affects in the grading.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Subject: Embedded System Course Code: COMP 306

Prerequisite: Student should have the prior knowledge of computer network,

First Internal: 10%

Course Book: Embedded/Real Time Systems. Concepts, Design and

Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Embedded Systems [1 hrs]

Chapter 8. Embedded Operating systems. [2 hrs]

Chapter 9. Hardware Platforms Types [1 hrs]

Chapter 10. Representative Embedded Systems [ 3 hrs]

Further Discussion about the course

Research Lab Project

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