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The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava is organizing The 19th International Computers
Contest for Students
HARD & SOFT Suceava 2012 scheduled from the 13 to the 20 of May 2012.Hard & Soft is a contest for senior students of Computer Hardware and
Software Engineering who will work on an unseen task over a period of five days in teams of four. The contest task will focus on topical areas of engineering that require a close link
between hardware and software in computers and ICT, it will require teams to demonstrate a broad spectrum of skills in these areas.
A full specification of the task will not be give until the first day of the contest. Essential components, tools, PCs, programming environments and network/web access will be provided by the
organizers. Teams can use their own laptops and can scavenge for additional equipment and components. The contest will primarily be judged at a demonstration to the Jury on the last day of the
contest, assessment will also include design documentation, observation of work in progress and the presentation of work at a public demonstration or exhibition.
Teams may be accompanied by a Faculty member as mentor. Free accommodation for students. Contestant Knowledge Requirements
- Electronic systems design
- Software and hardware development
environments, testing and documentation
- Microprocessor and embedded system techniques
- Application of structured programming techniques, data structures and
algorithms in, for example, C/C++, Java
- Web programming, HTML, databases
- Advanced topics such as: Graphics, DSP, RFID, wireless interfacing
- Design with sensors, analogue and digital circuits
- PC interfacing techniques
- Presentation skills for expert and non-expert audience
Jury
President: Timothy HALL, University of Limerick, Ireland
Members: Ciaran MacNAMEE, University of Limerick, Ireland
Hussain MAHDI, University of Limerick, Ireland
John NELSON, University of Limerick, Ireland
Request for Confirmation After your nomination
as participant, please confirm your availability to join the contest until the 15th of April 2012. |
