EEE2021 : Computer Programming and Organisation
EEE2021 : Computer Programming and Organisation
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Shidong Wang
- Lecturer: Mr Tousif Rahman, Dr Zhuang Shao
- 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 |
| ENG1003 | Electrical and Magnetic Systems |
| ENG1004 | Electronics and Sensors |
| ENG1009 | Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism |
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:
Technology trends and design challenges in computer architecture, basic system organisation, instruction sets (RISC-V focused), assembly language, pipelining, memory hierarchy, GPU.
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/C++ language programming (C1, C2)
Build basic control and data paths of RISC based processors (C3, C6, M3)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Self guided study on preparation for the PC Exams |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | In person PC Exams in semester 1 and in semester 2 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | 22 hours total lectures: 11 hours of Lectures in semester 1 and semester 2 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 22 | 2:00 | 44:00 | 44 Hours total practical time: 22 hours of practical programming in the computer lab in semester 1 and semester 2 |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 100:00 | 100:00 | Reviewing lecture notes and reading recommended text and books |
| 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 which support the theory taught in the lectures.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Examination | 120 | 1 | M | 50 | In person PC exam |
| PC Examination | 120 | 2 | M | 50 | In person PC Exam |
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 PC Exams. Students will gain feedback on their problem solving skills in relation to C/C++ Programming through formative exercises (C1, C2).
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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