ECE2071 - Computer organisation and programming

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Overview

This unit provides an introduction to computers and CPU organisation, assemblers and compilers, and algorithm design for engineering problems. It covers the language C and its implementation on a typical computer, including standard data types, arrays, control statements, functions, including ways of parameter passing, C library functions, pointers, strings, arrays of pointers, structures, linked lists and binary tree data structures, dynamic memory allocations, and calls to assembly language programs. Object-oriented programming is introduced. Software engineering is covered as the methodology of software development and lifecycle models. Operating system concepts are introduced. The unit also includes an introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Emanuele Viterbo

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Emanuele Viterbo

Dr Ajay Achath Mohanan

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Evaluate the basic concepts of computer programming, CPU organization, assemblers and compilers, and algorithm design for engineering problems by using software engineering and operating systems concepts

Develop and evaluate programs in the C language through understanding of standard data types, arrays, control statements, functions, pointers, strings, arrays of pointers, structures, linked lists, binary tree data structures and dynamic memory allocations.

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Software class sessions

2 - C Class test

3 - PLC class test

4 - MIPS test

5 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Assessments

Laboratories

Lectures

Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Availability in areas of study

Specialisations:
Biomedical engineering
Electrical and computer systems engineering
Mechatronics engineering (Pre-2020)
Robotics and mechatronics engineering

Minor:
Artificial intelligence in engineering