ELEC7015 - Programming in Electrical Eng.

Title:Programming in Electrical Eng.
Long Title:Programming in Electrical Engineering
Module Code:ELEC7015
 
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:Intermediate
Field of Study: Electrical Engineering
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Module Delivered in 2 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: JOSEPH CONNELL
Module Author: NOEL MULCAHY
Module Description: Develop an understanding of the Visual Basic Programming Language and use the programming language to model and solve electrical problems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Model real world problems and use the model developed to solve problems via Visual Basic
LO2 Use Visual Basic for data aquisition via the use of forms.
LO3 Use input and output functions to solve electrical problems
LO4 Use Visual Basic to interface with the Allen Bradley PLC.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
Co-requisites
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Visual Basic
An Introduction to Visual Basic, how the compiler works and the basic program structure
Data Types
Data Types such as integers, characters and floating point numbers and how these are handled and used within Visual Basic.
Aritmetic Operands
How arithmetic operation are performed within Visual Basic and how these expressions are used within Visual Basic.
Input/Output
Using Visual Basic to input data via the keyboard Input and output via the Screen.
File I/O
File Input and Output so that the compiler will write to files so that data can be accessed and stored over a period of time.
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Assignments to be completed 1,3 25.0 Week 7
Short Answer Questions Small Examination of various problems 1,2,3 25.0 Sem End
Practical/Skills Evaluation Major Assignment 1,2,3 50.0 Sem End
No End of Module Formal Examination

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab Combined Lab/Lecture in Computer Room 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Implementation of theory 4.0 Every Week 4.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Derek Christopher 2000, Computing Projects in Visual Basics, Payne-Gallway [ISBN: 1903112338]
  • Greg Perry with Sanjaya Hettihewa 1998, Teach Yoursel Visual Basic 6, Sams Publishing [ISBN: 0672315335]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 5 Elective
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 5 Elective