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Course syllabus - Project in advanced embedded systems
Scope
30.0 credits
Course code
DVA474
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Computer Science
Organisation
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Ratified
2018-02-01
Revised
2025-11-03
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Other Materials
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Objectives
The goal with the course is to design and build a complete advanced embedded system. The system should have the following properties:
- contain sensors for recognizing the surrounding world
- be completely autonomous
- be able to act, i.e. have actuators
- contain some artificial intelligence (AI)
Learning outcomes
After having completed the course a student:
- can describe how a fully working advanced embedded system is designed
- relate research that is close to that subsystem that the student has taken part in designing
- have full understanding of group dynamics in a project where the number of co-workers are more than ten people
Depending on the main focus for the individual student, it is required that solutions are to be found in relevant research groups and in the scientific literature.
Course content
The course starts with a requirement specification and results from previous years project. Since the project in itself is so large, it is natural that
the tasks are divided into several sub projects, and they are adapted to the actual participating students. Each sub project has very good knowledge
about its problems and solutions, and all are informed about other sub projects progress and possible obstacles.
Specific requirements
At least 22,5 ECTS credits on advanced level in computer science, electronics or robotics, of which at least 15 ECTS credits in the area of embedded systems, or corresponding. In addition Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.
Examination
Project (PRO1), 7,5 credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Project (PRO2), 7,5 credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Project (PRO3), 7,5 credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Project (PRO4), 7,5 credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.
Grade
Two-grade scale
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps with 22,5 credits towards DVA410 Project in advanced embedded systems and also completely with DVA425 Project in advanced embedded systems.