Course Outline: CE 112 – Computer Programming Spring 2019

AIR UNIVERSITY
Term: Spring 2019
Faculty of Engineering
l Department of Mechatronic Engineering

Course Outline: CE112 – Computer Programming

Course Information:
Course Code: CE112 Semester: II
Course Name: Computer Programming Credit Value: 2-0-2
Batch: BEMTS (A/B/C) Length: 16 Weeks
Instructor(s): Engr. Zain ul Abideen Tariq Lab Engineer(s): Ms. Hurriat Ali,
Mr. Mohsin Ali
Level: Under Graduate

Instructor(s):
Name: Zain Ul Abideen Tariq
Email: zain.tariq@mail.au.edu.pk
Office: Faculty Office, Faculty Offices, 1st floor A Block
Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Prerequisite(s):
None

Dependent Course(s):
CS 162 - Object Oriented Programming

Course Description:
This course provides a basic introduction to computers and fundamental programming concepts. The
emphasis will be on problem solving rather than just learning the programming language. Programming
topics include control structures, functions, arrays, pointers, structures. Designed to be a first course for
students with little or no prior programming experience.

Programming IDE Tool:

 Dev C++ (Class)
 Eclipse (Lab)
 Visual C++ (Lab)

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Lab Engineer(s):
 Ms. Hurriat Ali
 Mr. Mohsin Ali

Course Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, students would be able to:

Course Learning
Measurable statement from exams, project and etc.
Outcomes (CLOs)
Understand basic concepts of Computer Hardware, Software, Programming Languages,
Programming Environment and Concepts.
CLO1 Understand and Design algorithms and program flow using pseudo code and visual
modeling.
Divide a problem into its logical set of components.
Understand basics of C++ Procedural Programming, structure, elements, expressions,
interactivity and control structures.
Create entry-level programs from models.
CLO2 Understand how and when to apply Decisions and Repetition Loops.
Get Familiarity with Debugging Process.
Design and implement a simple C++ Program using basic elements, interactivity and
Control Structures with accurate documentation.
CLO3 Understand and implement the concept of functions and its different applications.
Understand and use the concept of basic data structures like arrays, pointers, structures
and understand their relationships
CLO4 Design and implement solutions to problems using basic data structures with
understanding as to where and when to use which
Analyze, Design, Develop and Implement solutions to the range of problems using
CLO5 variety of programming skills and strategies.

Relationship between Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) is shown
as follows.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

Ref: PLOs listed on AU Website at:
https://au.edu.pk/Pages/Faculties/Engineering/Departments/Mechatronics/dept_mts_eng_plo.aspx
Selected Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO2 Problem Analysis An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze
complex mechanical engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PLO3 Design/Development of An ability to design solutions for complex mechanical
Solutions engineering problems and design systems, components or
processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
PLO4 Investigation An ability to investigate complex mechanical engineering
problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design

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and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of

experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid
conclusions.
PLO5 Modern Tool Usage An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including
prediction and modeling, to complex mechanical engineering
activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO9 Individual and Team Work An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on
multifaceted and/or multidisciplinary settings.
PLO11 Project Management An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply
engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or
leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary
environment.

Course Program
Learning
Learning Evaluation Learning
Unit of Syllabus Domain and
Outcomes Methods Outcomes
Level
(CLOs) (PLOs)
Quiz 1,
CLO1 1-2 Assignment 1, Cognitive (C5) PLO2
Mid-Term, Final
Quiz 2,
CLO2 3-5 Assignment 2, Cognitive (C3) PLO3
Mid-Term, Final
Quiz 3,
CLO3 6 Assignment 3, Cognitive (C5) PLO3, PLO5
Mid-Term, Final
Quiz 4,
PLO3, PLO4,
CLO4 7-9 Assignment 4, Cognitive (C5)
PLO5
Final
CLO5 9 Project, Final Cognitive (C4) PLO2,3,4,5,9,11

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Course Plan (Theory):

No. of
Body of CLO
Units Weeks Topics Covered Teaching
Knowledge Mapping
Hours
 Course Introduction

Introduction to  Computer Hardware and

1 Week 1. 2 CLO1
Computers Software
 Computer Organization
 Operating system

 High level / Low-level

Languages
 Interpreted and Compiled
Languages
Introduction to  Compilers, Interpreters &
Programming Linkers
Languages,  Pseudo Coding
2 Week 2.  Flow charting
2 CLO1
Programing
Concepts
 Introduction to C++
 Program design process
 Layout of a C++ program
 Running a program.
 A sample C++ program

 Data Types
 Data Hierarchy
 Syntax / Logic errors
 Output Statements
3 Week 3. C++ Basics 2 CLO1
 Constants & Variables
 Arithmetic Operators
 Operator precedence
 Input Statement
 Relational Operators
 Logical Operators
Control Structure-
Week 4. Part I (Conditional
 if statement
2 CLO2
Statements)
 if-else statement
4  Nested if-else statement

Control Structure-  switch-case statement

Week 5. Part II (Conditional 2 CLO2
Statements)  Examples

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 Loops
Control Structure-  while Loop
Week 6. Part III 2 CLO2
(Repetition)  do-while Loop
 Examples
5  for Loop
Control Structure-
 Nested for Loop
Week 7. Part IV 2 CLO2
 break statement
(Repetition)
 continue statement
 Examples
 Function Prototype, Function
Call, Function Definition
User-Defined
Week 8.  Arguments vs. Parameters 2 CLO3
Functions – Part I
 Scope Rule
 Call by Value
 Call by Reference

6
Exam Week Mid Term Examinations 20 Hours

 Static variables
 Arguments
User-Defined  Default arguments
Week 9. 2 CLO3
Functions – Part II
 Return Value
 Function Overloading

 Declaration
 Initialization
Week 10. Arrays – Part I: 2 CLO4
 One-Dimensional Arrays:
Accessing and processing

 List Processing
Arrays – Part II
 Searching
Week 11. (Applications and 2 CLO4
Extensions)
7  Sorting

 Multidimensional Arrays
 Declaration
 Initialization
 Accessing & Processing
Week 12. Arrays – Part III: 2 CLO4
 Two-Dimensional Character
Arrays
 Using getche, getch,
 Using ASCII values

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 Pointer Declaration
 Dereferencing
Week 13. Pointers – Part I 2 CLO4
 Initializing Pointer variables
8  Functions and Pointers

 Pointer expressions
Week 14. Pointers – Part II 2 CLO4
 Pointer arithmetic

 Accessing
 Assignment
Week 15. Structures 2 CLO4
 Input/ Output

 OOP Concepts
9  Abstraction
 Polymorphism
CLO4,
Week 16. Classes  Platform-independence 2
CLO5
 Revision
 Project

Exam Week Final Examinations 12 Hours

Total Hours 32 Hours

Resources:
 Textbook:
o Deitel and Deitel, “C++ How to Program” (8th or 9th Edition or onwards), Available as e-
book and paper book
 Reference Books
o Gaddis, Walters & Muganda, “Starting Out with C++: Early Objects”, 7th Edition or onwards
o Stephen R Davis, “C++ for Dummies”, 7th Edition or onwards
o Robert Lafore, “Object-Oriented Programming in C++”, 3rd or 4th Edition
o Tonny Gaddis, “Introduction to C++ from Control Structures through Objects”, 7th Edition
or onwards
 Useful Links
o http://scratch.mit.edu
o http://studio.code.org
o https://snap.berkeley.edu
o http://www.cplusplus.com
o http://ide.geeksforgeeks.org

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Grading Policy:
Theory (75) Lab (25)
Evaluation
Evaluation Method Distributio
Marks Method Distribution Marks
n
Quizzes (4) 13.33 % 10 Quizzes (4) 24 % 5 Total
Assignments (4) 6.67 % 5 Assignments (4) 16 % 4
Midterm Exam 26.67 % 20 Lab Tasks (15) 20 % 8
Final Exam 53.33 % 40 Project 40 % 8
Total 100 % 75 Total 100 % 25 100

General Course Policies:

 Collaboration and group work are encouraged but each student is required to submit his/her own
contribution(s).
 Cheating and plagiarism will be strictly punished.
 No makeup Quizzes will be taken.
 Late Assignments will not be accepted.
 Copied Projects will be severely dealt with, if any of the code submitted in project is found copied,
the student will be awarded ‘F’ grade in the course and disciplinary action will be taken against
him/her.
 Quizzes, Assignments and Mid-Term Exam papers returned must be kept in safe custody, no claim
of any marks correction will be entertained without them.

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Lab Plan (Practical Work):

Week Topics CLOs
Introduction and Understanding of Tools
 Introduction to Computers
1  Algorithms, Pseudocode & Flow charting CLO1

 Introduction to C++ environment.

Introduction to Programming Languages

 Programming Languages
 High level / Low-level Languages, Compilers, Linkers, Loader
2  Introduction to Computers C++ environment. CLO1
Introduction to C++
 Layout of a simple C++ program
 A sample C++ program explained
Program errors
 Syntax / Logic errors
3 CLO1
C++ Basics
 Data Types,
 Basic Input & Output Statements
 Constants & Variables
 Arithmetic Operators
 Operator precedence
4 CLO2
Control Structures I- Selection
 Relational Operators
 Logical Operators and Expressions
 if statement

 if-else statement
5 CLO2
 Nested if-else statement
Control Structures II- Selection
 switch-case statement.
 Examples
6 CLO2
Control Structures III- Repetition
 Loops
 for Loop

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 Nested for Loop

 Examples

7 Control Structures IV- Repetition CLO2

 while Loop
 do-while Loop
 Nested Control Structures

User-Defined Functions I
 Function Prototype
 Function Call,
 Function Definition
8 CLO3
 Arguments vs. Parameters
 Scope Rule
 Call by Value
 Call by Reference

User-Defined Functions II
 Static variables
 Arguments
9  Default arguments CLO3

 Return Value
 Function Overloading

Midterm Exam (Theory Only)

Arrays I:
 Declaration
 Initialization
10 CLO4
 One-Dimensional Arrays
 Accessing and processing

Arrays II: Applications and Extensions

 List Processing
11  Searching CLO4

 Sorting

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Arrays III:
 Multidimensional Arrays
 Declaration
 Initialization
12  Accessing & Processing CLO4

 Two-Dimensional Character Arrays

 Using getche, getch,
 Using ASCII values

Pointers I
 Pointer Declaration
 Dereferencing
13 CLO4
 Initializing Pointer variables
 Functions and Pointers
Pointers II
 Pointer expressions
14 CLO4
 Pointer arithmetic
Structures
 Declaration
 Accessing
15 CLO4
 Assignment

 Input/ Output

Project & Revision

16  Revision CLO4, CLO5
 Project

Exam Week Final Examination

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