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learning strategies
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Computer Programming
EO224
5
20
EO128 or equivalent
Double module, delivered over two semesters
To provide the skills and knowledge necessary to develop reliable computer
programs using the 'C' high-level language.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the detailed syntax of the 'C'
programming language.
2. Design, write and test reliable and properly-structured 'C' programs for
applications in electronic engineering.
3. Recognise the importance of structured-programming techniques in software
developmnt.
The notion of an algorithm, types of computer language, compilers, syntax
errors
Integrated Development Environments for editing, compiling, de-bugging and
running 'C' programs
Data representation, data-types, variables and constants, precision and range
of floating-point quantities, casts, the size of operator
Expressions, statements, compound statements and assignments
Operators: arithmetic, assignment, logical, relational, bit-wise and shift
Operator precedence and associativity
Input and output functions, such as printf, scanf, getchar, putchar
The ‘C’ pre-processor: libraries and constants
Control constructs in general: sequence, selection and iteration
The control constructs of 'C': if ... else, switch, for, while and do ... while
Arrays: declaration, initialisation and multi-dimensional arrays
Pointers: data values versus address values, declaration, the indirection
operator, incrementing and decrementing pointers, the relationship between
arrays and pointers
Functions: concept and purpose, prototypes, parameters, local versus global
variables, call-by-value, call-by-reference, return statements, passing arrays
and strings, recursion, command-line parameters
File access: opening files, modes, reading/writing data, fscanf and fprintf,
closing files
Structures: concept and purpose, declaration, accessing members,
manipulation, nesting structures, using pointers with structures, the structure
pointer operator, arrays of structures
The concept of structured programming, the Unified Modelling Language
(U.M.L.) as a design tool for software development, documentation of software,
testing
A combination of lectures and supervised laboratory sessions
McGrath, M., (2009), C Programming in Easy Steps, third edition (Southam,
Warwickshire, U.K.: In Easy Steps), ISBN: 978-1-84078-363-6.
Kernighan, B.W. and Ritchie, D.M., (1988) The C Programming Language,
second edition (Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall), ISBN: 0-13-110362-8.
ANSI-compliant C compiler such as Dev-C++ Compiler available from
http://www.bloodshed.net/dev/devcpp.html
KIS CATEGORY/Activity type
Study hours
%
CATEGORY: SCHEDULED
Lecture - 52hr,
Lecture - 26%,
Type: Lectures, seminars, tutorials, project
Practical classes & Practical classes &
supervision, demonstrations, practical
workshops workshops - 52%.
classes and workshops, supervised time in
104hr.
workshop/ studio, fieldwork, external visits,
work-based learning
CATEGORY: GUIDED INDEPENDENT
Guided
22%
STUDY
independent study
Type: Independent study including wider reading/
- 44 hr
practice, follow-up work, completion of assessment
tasks, revision etc..
CATEGORY: PLACEMENT*
Type: Learning away from the University that is not a
year abroad or work-based learning
Assessment tasks
KIS CATEGORY/Activity type
Type of assessment
tasks
Summative
assessment tasks
which lead to the
award of credit or
which are required for
progression
(expressed as a %)
CATEGORY: WRITTEN
Type: Written exam/ test (inc. in-class test)
CATEGORY: COURSEWORK
Type: Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation,
portfolio, project output
Further
details
Project output (not
dissertation)
%
100
CATEGORY: PRACTICAL
Type: Oral assessment and presentation, practical
skills assessment
CATEGORY: VARIES
Type: Set exercises assessing application of
knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative
skills
Assessment tasks
100% coursework (40% Assignment LOs1-3, 60% Test LOs 1-3)
Brief description of
module content
and/or aims
(maximum 80 words)
This module reviews the basics of the C language and introduces the student
to more advanced features of the language.
Area examination board to
which module relates
Division of Engineering and Product Design Examination Board
Module
team/authors/coordi
nator
Semester offered,
where appropriate
Site where delivered
Date of first approval
Date of last revision
Date of approval of
this version
Version number
Replacement for
previous module
Dr. D.H. Lawrence (module leader)
Field for which module is
acceptable and status in
that field
Course(s) for which
module is acceptable and
status in that course
School home
External examiner
1
7/1/2008
7/1/2008
7/1/2012
2
EO112 and EO216
M.Eng./BEng (Hons) Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications –
compulsory
MEng/BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering – compulsory
Foundation Degree Electrical and Electronic Engineering – compulsory
Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Dr Khaled Hayatleh (October 2011)