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Embedded Software Design and Optimization

This course covers the design and optimization of stable, maintainable, and secure embedded software systems. The main study topics include: Software engineering design and documentation artifacts; Information assurance and cybersecurity; CPU architectures, system components, and development tools; Operating system details; Programming models and tools; IO busses and networking protocols; and Low-level optimization techniques. Students will acquire not only technical knowledge, but also soft skills such as communication, collaborations, critical thinking, leadership, negotiation, and time management.

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Contact Information

Heather Markle
Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering at the University of Maryland
2105 J.M. Patterson
College Park, MD 20742

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Prerequisites

A good understanding of programming in C/C++ is required in order to access low-level hardware features of embedded system development. Knowledge of basic computer architecture concepts is expected but details of embedded hardware will be provided in the class.

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Online, Self-Paced
Course Location

4356 Stadium Drive
College Park, MD 20742

  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced

Learning Objectives

Capture design and security concerns of embedded systems to support development and maintainability. Understand the importance of CPU architecture and support hardware on embedded system performance. Select and utilize an optimal programming model to develop an extensible and sustainable embedded system. Develop embedded system code to control multiple real-time IO devices. Communicate system design parameters to current collaborators, future maintainers, and other stakeholders.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

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