ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming
Faculty of Engineering
ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs (ENG1013 or ENG1003) and (ENG1060 or ENG1014) and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE2071
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ECE2071
4 units list ECE2071 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to computers and CPU organisation, assemblers and compilers, and algorithm design for engineering problems and embedded computer systems. It covers the language C and its implementation on a typical computer, including standard data types, arrays, control statements, functions, including ways of parameter passing, C library functions, pointers, strings, arrays of pointers, structures, linked lists and binary tree data structures, dynamic memory allocations, and calls to assembly language programs. Object-oriented programming is introduced. Software engineering is covered as the methodology of software development and lifecycle models. Operating system concepts are introduced. The unit also includes an introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory sessionsThreshold hurdle20%
- Workshop activitiesThreshold hurdle5%
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle10%
- In-semester testsThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Construct C language computer programs that deploy standard data types, arrays, control statements, functions, file processing, pointers, strings, recursion, arrays of pointers, linked lists, binary tree data structures and dynamic memory allocations.
- 2
Construct basic assembly language programs that target a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) architecture.
- 3
Evaluate the functionality and performance of these programs using software development tools.
- 4
Describe the operation of computer arithmetic, assemblers and compilers, a RISC processor datapath and solve related problems.
- 5
Solve real-world engineering problems by designing ladder logic diagrams for programmable logic controllers (PLC) using components such as normally open contacts, normally closed contacts, relays, timers and counters.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories22 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
C compiler, MIPS simulator, PLC simulator.
Where it fits
ECE2071 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
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Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- James Salamy
- Dr Ajay Achath Mohanan
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ajay Achath Mohanan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE2071?
You need (ENG1013 or ENG1003) and (ENG1060 or ENG1014) before you enrol.
What can I take after ECE2071?
ECE2071 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including ECE4076, ECE4078, ECE4179 and ENG4105.
When is ECE2071 offered?
In 2023, ECE2071 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ECE2071?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE2071 have an exam?
No. ECE2071 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECE2071?
ECE2071 is part of Artificial intelligence in engineering; Biomedical engineering; Chemical engineering; Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering, and 1 other area of study.