EEE2021 : Computer Programming and Organisation
EEE2021 : Computer Programming and Organisation
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Domenico Balsamo
- Lecturer: Dr Farhad Merchant
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ENG1001 | Engineering Mathematics I |
| ENG1002 | Sustainable Design, Creativity, and Professionalism |
| ENG1003 | Electrical and Magnetic Systems |
| ENG1004 | Electronics and Sensors |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To improve and extend programming techniques at both high and low levels. To introduce the concepts underlying a computer system and its organisation, including design, testing and building such a system.
Outline Of Syllabus
Section 1:
Low-level and high-level C/C++: functions, pointers, arrays, structures, classes, objects, inheritance and data structures.
Section 2:
Computer architecture (microprocessor and microcontroller) and basic system organisation:
CPU, core and general-purpose registers description, including review of assembly language programming;
memory, memory mapping and virtual memory; bus, interrupts, DMA, I/O devices and controllers;
Digital interfacing, including logical design and timing.
Low-level programming of I/O: polling, interrupts and systematic treatment of interrupts. Design, construction and testing of a practical microprocessor system.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Upon completing this module, students will be able to demonstrate:
1. able to explain software and hardware design concepts (C1, C2):
- demonstrate the ability to plan and design object-oriented programming;
- demonstrate basics of microprocessor and microcontroller system organization including
the design of a small-scale practical microprocessor system (assembly language).
2. able to manage the C/C++ programming languages as function languages for low-level
systems (C3, M3, C6):
- demonstrate the ability to implement software applications in C/C++ for embedded systems
- test these applications against target specifications.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Extended and improved C++ and assembly language programming.
Ability to specify, design, construct and test a real microprocessor system.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Preparation and completion of formative assessments and preparation of summative assessment (Semester 1) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Programming assessment (Semester 1) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Present in person (Semester 1) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Preparation and completion of formative and summative assessments (Semester 2) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Present in person (Semester 2) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 7 | 2:00 | 14:00 | Programming in the computer lab. (Semester 1) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Embedded systems design labs in the electronics lab (Semester 2) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 58:00 | 58:00 | Reviewing lecture notes, and reading recommended text and books. (Semester 1) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Reviewing lecture notes, and reading recommended text and books. (Semester 2) |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Underlying theory and its application in practice is taught in the in-person lecture sessions. This module also has practical elements and laboratory-based components which support the theory taught in the lectures.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 50 | In-person computer-based programming assessment |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 50 | Microprocessor Practical report (2000 words) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Problem solving exercises |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Problem solving exercises |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
This module has strong programming and practical elements, which allow the students to gain first-hand experience in programming and design of embedded systems and are best assessed through the writing of reports. Students will gain feedback on their problem solving skills in relation to C++ Programming through formative exercises.
One continuous formative assessment to run across both semester 1 and 2.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE2021's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EEE2021's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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