Automotive Embedded Systems
Course provided by Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
4 modules
Master Secure Coding Practices and Build Safer Applications
5 Level NCrF
National Credit Framework
60 Hours
Flexible Learning
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
Micro Credit Course
2 Credit
Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of embedded systems in the automotive context. It equips learners with the conceptual and practical knowledge necessary to work with microcontrollers, sensors, and embedded software relevant to modern vehicle systems.
Key Learning Highlights
Understand the fundamentals and architecture of automotive embedded systems.
Learn microcontroller-based system design, programming, and interfacing.
Integrate sensors and actuators for real-time vehicle applications.
Gain hands-on experience with embedded software development, simulation, and debugging.
Explore automotive communication protocols (UART, I2C, CAN, etc.) for practical applications.
Analyze emerging trends in vehicle electronics, including cybersecurity and sustainable mobility.
Tools & Platforms
Arduino IDE
STM32CubeIDE
MPLAB X IDE
Proteus
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the structure and function of embedded systems in automotive platforms.
- Understand microcontroller-based system design and programming.
- Integrate sensors and actuators for real-time vehicle applications.
- Simulate and test embedded applications using development tools.
- Analyze trends in vehicle electronics including cybersecurity and sustainability.
Master the course with just 4 Modules
This course covers the essentials of automotive embedded systems, starting with the fundamentals of microcontrollers and embedded software. It explores sensors and actuators, hands-on development and simulation techniques, and advanced topics including vehicle cybersecurity, electrification, autonomous systems, and sustainable mobility.
Foundations of Automotive Embedded Systems
This module introduces the critical components and applications of embedded systems in the automotive industry. Learners explore topics such as microcontrollers, embedded software development, and their role in enabling core automotive functionalities such as control, diagnostics, and safety.
Sensors and Actuators in Vehicles
This module focuses on the essential roles of sensors and actuators. Learners study how embedded systems collect and process data from the vehicle environment, and how actuators execute control decisions. Emphasis is placed on hardware-software interfacing, signal conditioning, and control applications.
Embedded Systems Development and Simulation
Learners gain hands-on experience with embedded programming, system simulation, and debugging. The module includes development workflows using microcontroller kits or simulators, covering GPIO, ADCs, interrupts, and simple communication protocols like UART and I2C.
Trends, Security, and Sustainable Mobility in Embedded Systems
This module addresses advanced and forward-looking aspects of automotive embedded systems. Topics include cybersecurity in connected vehicles, innovations in vehicle electrification, autonomous systems, and the role of embedded design in sustainable mobility solutions.
Roles
Embedded Systems Engineer (Auto)
