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Competence research: teaching embedded micro/nano systems

Authors:

Steffen Jaschke,

Sigrid Schubert,

André Schäfer,

Bruno Kleinert,

Harald Schmidt,

Dietmar FeyAuthors Info & Claims

WESE '11: Proceedings of the 6th Workshop on Embedded Systems Education

Pages 17 - 24

https://doi.org/10.1145/2077370.2077373

Published: 13 October 2011 Publication History

Abstract

In this paper, we present the development and first empirical refinement of a normative competence structure model for higher education in embedded micro systems and prospective embedded nanosystems. This kind of competence model is necessary to progress from a subjective and content oriented design of courses to traceable and outcome-oriented courses. In addition, we show a flexible alternative for teaching embedded systems in cost-intensive courses by building a FPGA laboratory offering remote access. Furthermore, we sketch out a possible way to overcome and teach fault-prone nanodevices in a Bottom-Up approach.

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WESE '11: Proceedings of the 6th Workshop on Embedded Systems Education

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DOI:10.1145/2077370

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