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EL2310 Scientific Programming 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus EL2310 (Spring 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus EL2310 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course focuses on providing the participants with the tools that are needed to work in research and development in an environment where computers are becoming increasingly more important. To instruct computers, programming is needed.
The following will be covered in the course:

  • Basic general concepts in programming such as variables, functions, objects, classes, etc.
  • Basic programming, input/output of data, processing of data and visualisation in MATLAB
  • Basic programming, input/output of data and processing in C/C++ and basic concepts in object oriented programming.

Intended learning outcomes

The goal of the course is to provide the participants with a basic
knowledge in programming in general and specifically in
MATLAB, C and C++.

After completing the course, the participants should:

  • be able to demonstrate and discuss basic concepts in programming such as loops, recursion, memory access and object oriented programming.
  • be able to read in, process and display data in MATLAB
  • solve problems and implement algorithms in MATLAB
  • be skilled enough in the use of MATLAB to understand programs written in MATLAB and to independently learn about more advanced features of MATLAB.
  • be able to read in and process data in programs written in C and C++
  • be able to solve problems and implement algorithms in C and C++
  • be able to describe what simple programs written in C or C++ do, i.e., be able to read and understand existing code in those programming languages.
  • be able to document their code and have an understanding of the importance of writing code that others can understand also.
  • be able to change code, correct errors and build upon existing code in MATLAB, C and C++.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

For single course students: 120 credits and documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.

Equipment

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Literature

Det finns ingen kursbok. Föreläsningsanteckningar distribueras online

För de studenter som trots allt önskar en bok rekommenderas

  • MATLAB
    F. Gustafsson och N. Bergman, Matlab for Engineers Explained, Springer Verlag, 2003 (ISBN 1-85233-697-8)
  • C
    Kernighan and Ritchie, The C programming language, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall (ISBN 0-13-110362-8)
  • C++
    Stroustrup, The C++ programming language, Addison Wesley

There is no dedicated course book. Lecture notes will be distributed
online. For those who would like a book, the following are recommended:

  • MATLAB
    F. Gustafsson och N. Bergman, Matlab for Engineers Explained, Springer Verlag, 2003 (ISBN 1-85233-697-8)
  • C
    Kernighan and Ritchie, The C programming language, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall (ISBN 0-13-110362-8)
  • C++
    Stroustrup, The C++ programming language, Addison Wesley

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Programming in MATLAB, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB2 - Programming in C, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB3 - Object Oriented Programming, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

To pass the course, the students need to successfully complete
each of the three projects incl homework assignments: MATLAB, C and C++.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Patric Jensfelt

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/Intelligent Systems

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

There is a large number of programming courses at KTH.

Contact

Ramviyas Nattanmai Parasuraman ramviyas@kth.se

Supplementary information

The course is mainly a so-called transition course and should not be
read by students who already read:

DD2310 Javaprogrammering för Pythonprogrammerare

DD2385 Programutvecklingsteknik             

DD2387 Programsystemkonstr. m. C++

DD1320 Tillämpad datalogi

DD1321 Tillämpad programmering och datalogi

DD1322 Tillämpad programmering och datalogi, del 1

DD1324 Tillämpad programmering och datalogi, del 2

DD1332 Objektorienterad programmering

DD1343 Datalogi och numeriska metoder, del 1

DD1345 Grundläggande programmering och datalogi   

DD1346 Objektorienterad programkonstruktion