Subject description
The subject is a logical continuation of the Introduction to computer programming although it can be regarded as an independent unit as well. It is sectioned into three main topics:
-Introduction to C programming with emphasis on differences between C and JavaScript:
-script languages and compilers
-operating systems
-operators
-data types
-objects and variables
-C programming language
-data structures
-programming techniques
-low-level operations
-Learning board Arduino
-basics of embedded systems
-connecting and control of peripheral devices
-multitasking and real-time systems
-basic interrupt mechanism
The subject is taught in programs
Objectives and competences
Students will have basic knowledge of C programming language. They will learn basic microcontroller principles, device connecting and basic real time systems principles.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, practical demonstrations, laboratory work, individual work with advanced students, web technologies, homeworks
Expected study results
After successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
-list and describe basic components of a microcomputer system
-explain the role of the basic computer components and how they work
-explain disturbing physical phenomena that can be solved using programmatic solutions
-identify the challenges that come with embedded, multitasking, and real-time systems
-develop a simple embedded system
-evaluate the significance of time and memory efficiency of a program solution
-build a reliable real-time system
-evaluate the efficiency of a specific solution in terms of the usage of resources, market price, reliability and maintainability
Basic sources and literature
1. I. Fajfar, J. Olenšek: Osvojimo C – C89, C99 in primeri programiranja mikrokrmilnikov, Založba FE, 2020
2. S. G. Kochan: Programming in C (4th Edition), 2014
3. K. N. King: C Programming – A Modern Approach, 2008
4. H. Schildt: Teach Yourself C, McGraw-Hill, 1997
5. R. P. Halpern: C for Yourself: Learning C Using Experiments, Oxford University Press, 1997
5. How C Programming Works (www.howstuffworks.com)
6. Spletna stran, www.cprogramming.com
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