Programming for Engineers
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
COMP 1041
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
105850
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences
Course aim
To develop skills in computer program development using the C programming language and to introduce students to operating system theory.
Course content
Programming in C: functions (pass by value and reference), arrays (1D and 2D), pointers, strings (c-style strings using pointers), file input/output, structures, array of structures, dynamic memory allocation, memory management, multi-file programs. Microcontroller programming in C. Introduction to C++.
Operating system fundamentals, process protection, and inter-process communication. Multi-tasking, threads, and scheduling algorithms. Unix overview, shell scripting, current OS comparison, and software security. Concurrency, locking, semaphores, monitors, and SMP systems. Virtual memory, swap space, and paging algorithms. Rotating disk media, physical and logical access, RAID, and journaling. Protection and security.
Textbook(s)
Deitel & Deitel 2016, C How To Program, 8th edition, Pearson Education Inc.
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| COMP 1036 | Computer Techniques |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
| Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE | |||
| External | N/A x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Practical Work, Programming Assignment, Programming Examination, Test
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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