This course in embedded systems typically includes the following topics:

Microcontroller Architecture:
In-depth study of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM, PIC, AVR) and their peripherals.

Embedded C Programming:
Advanced programming techniques for embedded systems, memory management, and optimization.

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS):
Understanding and hands-on experience with RTOS for multitasking and real-time applications.

Interrupt Handling:
Handling hardware and software interrupts, prioritization, and synchronization.

Embedded System Interfacing:
Interfacing with various devices, sensors, and communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART.

Embedded Software Development Tools:
Learning to use debuggers, emulators, and development environments.

Wireless Communication:
Introduction to wireless protocols like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and their integration.

Hardware Description Languages (HDL):
Introduction to HDLs like Verilog or VHDL for FPGA-based designs.

Embedded System Security:
Understanding security challenges and implementing secure embedded systems.

Embedded System Projects:
Hands-on projects to apply the acquired knowledge in real-world applications.

Testing and Debugging:
Techniques for testing and debugging embedded systems.

Low-Power Design:
Strategies for optimizing power consumption in embedded systems.

Industrial and Automotive Applications:
Exploring embedded systems in various industry sectors.

IoT and Edge Computing:
Integration of embedded systems into the Internet of Things and edge computing frameworks.

Project Work:
A major project where students design and implement a complex embedded system.

This curriculum provides a solid foundation for students to become proficient in designing and developing embedded systems for a wide range of applications.