| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
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This module aims to provide fundamental knowledge and skills in software programming so that students will know how to write scripts to communicate with lab equipment
1. Introduction to Programming – Requirements gathering, Writing Pseudo Code,
Developing Flow Charts.
2. Programming with Python - Mathematical Operators, Conditional Statements, Loops,
Error Handling, Functions.
3. Scientific Programming - Matrix operations, data exchange (excel, text, csv), numpy,
pandas, scipy, functions.
4. Object Oriented Programming, Classes
5. Threads for developing GUI / HMI
6. Client-Server architecture and APIs
7. Communications, Networking and Standards (OPC-UA, Serial and Ethernet connections,
Cybersecurity)
At the end of the module, students should:
• Be able to analyse a problem, perform requirements gathering and develop pseudo
code and flow-charts.
• Use knowledge of the relationship between data handling and programming to create a plan
for software development.
• Use knowledge of how equipment can be connected, data processed and equipment controlled to
create software for automation.
At the end of the module, students should be able to:
• Write programs to solve everyday problems.
• Write programs to communicate and control lab equipment.
• Build a GUI for automation applications.
• Evaluate existing code, make modifications to the same and develop new code as necessary
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Coursework assignment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Programming lab exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:30 | 30:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 17:00 | 17:00 | Preparation for programming lab exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Final exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Lecture follow-up |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Review lecture notes, general and background reading, reading specified articles, practice problems |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Tutorial preparation |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching is conducted via lectures and tutorial with small group discussions during class. This is complemented with self-study and preparation of tutorial solutions, coursework/project and final examination to provide feedback on student learning. Teaching materials are made available to the students online for self-study and preparation at their own pace. Tutorial classes enable students to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
Due to the emerging Covid-19 situation, it is likely that some or all of the classes are conducted online. Attendance will be taken irrespective of whether the class is online or face-to-face, and students are expected to switch on their camera for online classes.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 80 | Final exam |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 20 | Assignment on writing pseudo code, developing flow-charts and writing programs to solve eng problems. Team report max 1500 words |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 90-minute programming lab exam where students should write programmes using Python |
Coursework assignment provides students more time to think about more significant problems and provide engineering solutions for the same. It allows solving smaller components of a larger problem while having their goal set on solving a more significant problem. The programming lab exam allows the students to know where they stand concerning their ability to write programmes in a real-life setting. The final written exam enables students to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills learnt to solve engineering problems
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