Programming for Engineers (H1038)

15 credits, Level 4

Autumn teaching

This module introduces you to computer programming, including C programming and MATLAB. C is the most common programming language in engineering and other fields, used for data acquisition, robotic control and programming embedded processors.

Programming is an important skill in engineering, as many devices and machines have electronic controls or require a system to be programmed. Programming is about solving problems and writing the algorithm in a clear set of steps. You’ll find it easier to learn other languages after studying C. MATLAB is a very useful computational tool for engineers, used to solve and simulate engineering problems. With a solid foundation in C, you’ll learn MATLAB quickly.

This module will help you learn other topics that require mathematical modelling, such as control engineering, vibration analysis and signal processing.

Topics that you’ll cover include:

C programming
compiling and linking
constants, variables, data types and conversion
operators and expressions
program structure and pseudocode
selection and repetitive statements
functions
recursion
pointers
arrays
characters and strings
file input/output
MATLAB
MATLAB – Simulink.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: