48430 Embedded C

6cp
Requisite(s): 48023 Object-oriented Programming
Fields of practice: Computer Systems Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Martin Evans

This subject introduces the student to procedural programming in the C programming language. It assumes the student has completed an introductory programming course in an object-oriented language with a similar syntax, such as Java. On completion the student will be able to program well in C, will understand the nature of the compilation and linking processes intimately, will know how to use library and operating system functions to support execution, and will know how to systematically develop and test multi-file programs of moderate complexity. In addition, the student will be expected to be able to develop programs that run in an embedded environment that may not possess the support of an operating system. Suitable analysis and design techniques will be covered and testing will be emphasised as an important development task. Group and/or individual programming tasks and a final examination will be completed to ensure the essential skills are present.

Assessment: Programming assignments (optional mix of group and individual tasks), a compulsory written final examination (or perhaps a laboratory examination, depending upon the expected number of enrolled students), some optional advanced programming assignments.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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