Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems

Overview

In this course, to study hypothetical scenarios, students learn about Digital Twins, using SystemC to model physical systems highly instrumented with sensors and actuators. We also look deeper into the Automotive and Transportation market segment, studying technologies and opportunities in that market space. Students learn techniques for debugging deeply embedded systems, then we examine technical idea promotion within a company, and learning from failures. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The degree offers targeted courses, short 8-week sessions, and pay-as-you-go tuition. Admission is based on performance in three preliminary courses, not academic history. CU degrees on Coursera are ideal for recent graduates or working professionals. Learn more: MS in Electrical Engineering: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/msee-boulder

Syllabus

SystemC, Trimble Engineering Guest Speaker

In this module you will learn about creating models, also known as "Digital Twins", using a programming language called SystemC, and hear a guest speaker from Trimble Engineering.

Automotive and Transportation, Deeper Dive

In this module we will take a deeper look into the Automotive and Transportation sector, as this sector is poised for large growth. This sector also has numerous employment opportunities given the vast array of embedded systems deployed.

Debugging Deeply Embedded Systems, Lauterbach Guest Speaker

In this module you will learn about debugging deeply embedded systems, and you will get to hear a guest speaker from Lauterbach, a company that provides leading edge debugging solutions for embedded systems.

Promoting Technical Ideas, Learning from Failures

In the final module of this course you will hear my thoughts on how engineers can promote technical ideas up the management ladder, and hopefully get enough traction with management to turn your ideas into shipping products. Additionally, we will briefly take a look at what we can learn from engineering and business failures.