2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5681M Programming
15 creditsClass Size: 250
Module manager: Dr. Marco Califano
Email: m.califano@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Jun View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
The teaching and assessment methods shown below will be kept under review during 2020-21. In particular, if conditions allow for alternative formats of delivery, we may amend the timetable and schedule appropriate classes in addition to (or in place of) the Online Learning Workshops. For Semester 2 (from January 2021), we anticipate that this will be most likely, in which case online teaching will be substituted for traditional face-to-face teaching methods, including lectures and practical classes. ‘Independent online learning’ will involve watching pre-recorded lecture material or screen-casts, engaging in learning activities such as online worked examples or remote/virtual laboratory work, etc. Students will be expected to fully engage with all of these activities. The time commitment for independent online learning, and also the frequency and duration of Online Learning Workshops, are approximate and intended as a guide only. Further details will be confirmed when the module commences.Objectives
The aim of this module is to develop competency in computer programming, using both Matlab and C.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand and be able to apply basic principles of program design.
2. Be able to use flowcharts and pseudocode as program design tools.
3. Be competent in the use of the Matlab interface and tools.
4. Be able to write Matlab scripts to accomplish specific numerical tasks.
5. Be familiar with the main syntax of the C language.
6. Be able to write C programs to accomplish specific engineering tasks.
Syllabus
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
Matlab: introduction to Matlab
Matlab commands & built-in functions
Introduction to programming – basic program structures, generic program constructs and logic
Flowcharts and pseudocode
Programming in Matlab
Introduction to C: C-variable types, program constructs, input-output instructions, arrays, functions
Program design, debugging and testing
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 48.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 92.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Private study includes preparation and work on Matlab and c-programming exercises. This work involves both private study and independent learning.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback will be provided via the in-course assignments.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Online Assessment | Online Assignment/Test 1 | 25.00 |
| Online Assessment | Online Assignment/Test 2 | 25.00 |
| Online Assessment | Online Assignment/Test 3 | 25.00 |
| Online Assessment | Online Assignment/Test 4 | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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