Module: Software Development for Engineers

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Software Development for Engineers
Module Code	EM108
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Gabriel-Miro Muntean Semester 2: Gabriel-Miro Muntean Autumn: Gabriel-Miro Muntean
Module Teachers	Gabriel-Miro Muntean
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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The resit assessment consists of a complex assignment which covers most material from the lab sessions and problem-based learning assignment and the same learning outcomes. The resit exam is similar with that in the Summer examination.

Description

The aim of the module is to develop familiarity with basic concepts and techniques of software engineering in C. The notion of a programming language will be introduced, as well as compiling and debugging issues. A selection of simple C programs will be developed first and then more complex programming issues will be introduced along with more complex programs.

Learning Outcomes

1. demonstrate basic and more advanced programming skills
2. apply good style in writing, improving, and modularizing programs using the C language
3. make use of functions, arrays, structured data types and pointers
4. solve quickly, creatively and efficiently complex problems
5. write programs, test and debug them.
6. apply programming techniques for building engineering applications

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	36	No Description
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	65	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

PART ONE

Introduction to programming. A minimal C program. Translation. Execution. Translation time defects. Execution time defects. Basic programming concepts. Structure of a C source file (translation unit). Introduction to C syntax. Identifiers
Concept of identifiers. Identifier uniqueness. Syntax of identifiers in C programs. Reserved identifiers in C (keywords). Conventions and guidelines on identifier usage. Data: Concepts of data type, constants, and variables. Types int, double, char. Declaring variables. Data types for character strings, integer and rational numbers, logical values. Operators: Arithmetic, relational, logical, assignment. Expressions: Forming expressions. Introduction to I/O functions and I/O redirection. The C standard library. Sequential evaluation. Operator procedence and associativity; parentheses. Programs: Skeleton structure of a C program: the main function. Declarations and statements. Sequential, conditional, and iterative statement execution. The concept of flow of control. Types of statements: expression, if, if-else and switch statements. Compound statement. Iteration: the for and while statements. Development Cycle: Specification. Algorithm design. Coding. Compilation and linkage. Testing: selection of test cases. Exception handling. Debugging.

PART TWO

Functions. Functional Decomposition
Function definition and invocation. Parameters. Passing by value versus passing by reference. Variable scope.

Arrays. Strings. Structures. Files.
Engineering applications

Pointers. Lists.
Add, delete, search for items.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Laboratory Portfolio	Assignments every two weeks, including a problem-based learning assignment in mid semester	40%	Every Second Week

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Deitel et al: 0, Recommended & Reference Texts:1) Harvey Deitel, Paul Deitel, "C How To Program", Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education, 2003, ISBN 013122543X2) Brian Kernighan, Dennis Ritchie, "C Programming Language", Second Edition, Prentice Hall, Pearson Ed,
Deitel et al: 2003, C How To Program, 4, Prentice Hall, 013122543X

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BMED	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CE	Common Entry into Engineering
ECE	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
HDEAT	H.Dip Engineering Analysis & Technology
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
SSE	BEng in Mechanical & Sustainability Eng

Date of Last Revision

12-MAR-07

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