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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Computer Programming
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03841191 Embedded Systems 2025 Spring 4 2+2+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques 1. Theoretical Explanation: The topics are explained theoretically within the scope of the course. Students listen to topic explanations in order to understand the basic concepts of programming and the logic of algorithms. 2. Applied Studies: Students carry out studies with various examples under the mentorship of the course instructor in order to apply the topics explained theoretically. Gains are tried to be achieved. 3. Step-by-Step Solution: The encountered problems are solved step by step and how each step works is explained. With this method, students are provided with a better command of the topics. 4. Real Life Examples: Real life examples and problem scenarios are presented for a better understanding of the topics. In this way, students see how to use what they have learned in practice. 5. Laboratory Sheets and Quizzes: Students' progress is evaluated with weekly laboratory handouts and pre-exam quizzes, and whether the topics are understood is monitored.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for the course. All students receive instruction starting from the basic level.
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Uğur POLAT
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Uğur POLAT TSMYO-T213 [email protected] 7860 Monday
15.00-16.00
Course Content
1. Introduction to Embedded Systems and Basic Concepts
2. Introduction to Embedded Systems and Basic Concepts
3. Introduction to Nodemcu IoT World
4. Circuit Prototyping and Components
5. Digital and Analog Input/Output Operations
6. Communication Protocols - UART, SPI, I2C, MQQT
7. Sensors and Actuators
8. Memory Management in Embedded Systems
9. Embedded Operating Systems and Real-Time Systems
10. Power Management and Energy Efficiency
11. Debugging in Embedded Systems
12. Term Project and Presentations
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach students the basic principles of embedded systems, hardware and software components, and application areas. Within the scope of the course, students will learn the structure and operation of embedded systems and will be introduced to basic components such as microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and memory units. In addition, they will develop simple embedded system projects with basic programming and circuit design techniques.

Students will learn to design solutions for real-world problems by providing hardware and software integration and to analyze these systems. At the end of the course, students will understand how embedded systems are used in industrial and consumer electronics; they will have gained the ability to develop basic applications with various sensors and actuators. This course aims to provide a basic infrastructure for students to work at a professional level in embedded system projects in sectors such as automotive, robotics, IoT, and medical.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P4 Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) related to her/his profession. 5
P1 He/she has basic, current and applied information about his/her profession. 5
P3 He/She follows current developments and practices in his profession and uses them effectively. 4
P5 Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions. 4
P6 Can present his/her thoughts effectively through written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills and expresses them in an understandable manner. 3
P11 Creates algorithms and data structures and performs mathematical calculations. 4
P14 Tests software and fixes bugs. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Ability to use software suitable for current mathematical modeling and optimization methods P.4.2 1,6,7
O2 Knows the basic elements of a computer. P.1.1 6,7
O3 Knows how to use the internet and do research. P.1.2 4
O4 Knows analytical, effective research and solution techniques to identify problems. P.5.2 5,6,7
O5 Speaks and presents confidently in front of the public P.6.4 5,6,7
O6 Have knowledge of project management P.7.1 1,5,6,7
O7 Offers solutions to problems within the project. P.7.2 1,5,6,7
O8 Having the ability to work at different stages of the project such as development, testing and maintenance P.7.3 1,5,6,7
O9 Works effectively individually and in multidisciplinary teams. P.7.4 1,5,6,7
O10 To be able to effectively use online information sources, databases and communication channels related to the field. P.7.5 1,5,6,7
O11 Tests software and fixes bugs. P.14.1 1,5,6,7
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Embedded Systems and Basic Concepts
2 Introduction to Embedded Systems and Basic Concepts
3 Introduction to Nodemcu IoT World
4 Circuit Prototyping and Circuit Elements
5 Digital and Analog Input/Output Operations
6 Communication Protocols - UART, SPI, I2C, MQQT
7 Pre-Exam Quiz and General Review
8 Mid-term Exam
9 Sensors and Actuators
10 Memory Management in Embedded Systems
11 Embedded Operating Systems and Real-Time Systems
12 Power Management and Energy Efficiency
13 Debugging in Embedded Systems
14 Term Project and Presentations
15 Pre-Exam Quiz and General Review
16 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources ESP32 DevKit v.1 Pinout
ESP32S DevKit v.1 Datasheet
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects 1 20 (%)
Seminar - -
Quiz 2 10 (%)
Listening - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 16 4 64
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 6 6
Quiz 2 2 4
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 1 32 32
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 1 4 4
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 148
Total Work Load / 30 4,93
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P4 P5 P6 P7 P14
O1 Knows the basic elements of a computer. 4 - - - - -
O2 Knows how to use the internet and do research. 5 - - - - -
O3 Ability to use software suitable for current mathematical modeling and optimization methods - 4 - - - -
O4 Knows analytical, effective research and solution techniques to identify problems. - - 5 - - -
O5 Speaks and presents confidently in front of the public - - - 5 - -
O6 Have knowledge of project management - - - - 5 -
O7 Offers solutions to problems within the project. - - - - 5 -
O8 Having the ability to work at different stages of the project such as development, testing and maintenance - - - - 5 -
O9 Works effectively individually and in multidisciplinary teams. - - - - 5 -
O10 To be able to effectively use online information sources, databases and communication channels related to the field. - - - - 4 -
O11 Tests software and fixes bugs. - - - - - 5