C Programming (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the student
• understands the principles of procedural programming
• is familiar with the ANSI C programming language and knows the control structures, data types and fundamental standard functions
• is able to design and debug a program for embedded platforms.

Content

• C language fundamentals, control structures and data types
• Principles of software development
• Modular program structure
• Software development and testing with a modern IDE
• Introductory embedded software development project

Location and time

First period in Autumn semester 2024 in Myyrmäki campus.

More precise information TBA one week before the beginning of the course.

Materials

Viope, lecture exercises.

Teaching methods

Lectures, homework, exams

Employer connections

NA

Exam schedules

Four small midterm exams. If student is not able to attend for an acceptable reason, he/she may take it later. No resits to improve the exam points.

International connections

NA

Completion alternatives

NA

Student workload

135 hrs in total.

50 hrs lessons and 85hrs of self study, homework and study for mid-terms.

Content scheduling

Lessons on every week of the semester.

Further information

One of the task is to give the course feedback approximately one week before the course is over.

+2p for giving the feedback

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise
• has completed the learning tasks required for the course to the minimum standard
• has developed their competences in such a way that they will be able to complete their future professional studies and eventually work in the field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has completed the learning tasks of the course at a satisfactory or good level
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has completed the learning tasks of the course at a good or excellent level
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working situations
• is able to analyse their expertise in their field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Max points 50

0 - 20 => FAIL
21 - 26 => 1
27 - 32 => 2
33 - 38 => 3
39 - 44 => 4
45 - 50 => 5