Programming Concepts

• • C Standard Library
  • Control Structures
  • Arrays and Strings
  • Functions and Problem Solving
  • Debugging
  • File Processing
  • Pointers
  • Dynamic Memory Allocation

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• USA-ENG-DEG-2020

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Audio headset with microphone is required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.
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  Students must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in the examination and achieve an overall mark of 50% in the subject to pass. 

This subject allows students to develop an understanding of fundamental programming concepts and the relevance of programming in solving engineering problems. These concepts will be applied through design and implementation of programming code and the use of microcontrollers. The unit also covers coding standards and good programming practices, as well as problem solving processes and tools.

Programming concepts covered in this course include: representing data (data types, variables, constants); math and Boolean expressions (relational, equality and Boolean operators); control constructs (sequence, selection, iteration); using and writing functions (call by value and call by reference); arrays (1-D and 2-D); strings; pointers; dynamic memory allocation; structures; array of structures; multi-file programs; standard and file input and output. Programming integrated development environments (for both C and microcontrollers) will be used.

• C Programming assignment (15%)
• C Programming assignment (20%)
• Continuous Assessment (15%)
• Invigilated Examination (50%)