Programming for Engineers

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
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	3 hours 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, Programming Assignment, Programming Examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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