Learning FPGA Design by a Methodology Based on Projects

Abstract

In the Digital Electronic Systems subject of the Engineering Degree in Automatics and Electronics, a methodology based on projects has been proposed according to the Bologna agreement. The purpose of these works is to implement digital systems in FPGA technology, most of them are based on games. With their projects, students prove their subject knowledge. Furthermore, this activity is used to introduce cross activities in the scope of the whole degree and make relationships with contents of other subjects. This paper describes the learning methodology and assessment. Results are compared with the previous methodology based on exams. Furthermore, a remote laboratory that permits open access from home is presented. Collaboration between two universities has been proposed, respective remote labs can be used by all the students, in such a way, that interuniversity cross activities are to be introduced.