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DD1312 Programming Techniques and Matlab 8.0 credits

A basic course in programming techniques.

Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DD1312 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Fundamental computer concepts.

Programming in a modern programming language (Python). Data structures. Using simple graphics routines. Problem-solving through division into sub-problems. Program structuring. Several smaller programming assignments as well as one larger, individual programming assignment with strong emphasis on structuring and specification of included modules.
Interactive computation, programming and two-dimensional graphical presentation in Matlab.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to

  • design programs without code repetitions
  • divide a larger problem in manageable parts
  • divide a program
  • apply control structures
  • design and present user friendly output
  • create flexible applications
  • choose appropriate names of identifiers
  • design interactive programs
  • use and design composite data types and classes
  • transfer data between file and program
  • review others' programs
  • handle matrices and use matrix operations in Matlab
  • use existing functions from the Matlab library for computation and visualisation
  • write own Matlab functions

in order to be able to

  • use programming to solve problems
  • apply the problem solving methodology also in other fields than programming
  • discuss software development with experts
  • assess commercial programs
  • independently and in a group be able to solve problems by designing programs of up to 500 lines in a modern programming language
  • utilise Matlab as an aid for numerical computations and visualisation in other courses.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Recommended prerequisites

High school mathematics (scientific program). Some computer experience (the concepts of operating system and file and experience from one computer application, e.g. word processing).

Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB3 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • MAT1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 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.

LAB2 consists of a digital test

Other requirements for final grade

Compulsory attendance at the exercises of the course

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

An approved grade can be raised via renewed examination within a year from the start of the course offering. The end of this period normally coincides with the start of next year's corresponding course offering.

Examiner

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

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

DD1320/DD1325 Applied Computer Science and DD1380 Java Programming for Python Programmers.

Contact

Linda Kann (lk@kth.se)

Supplementary information

From 2023/2024, the course will be replaced by DD1319.

Only one of the following courses may be counted in your degree:
DD100N, DD1310-DD1319, DD1331, DD1337, DD1340-DD1343, DD1345, DN1212, HI1024, HI1026, ID1004, ID1018, ID1201, ID1301, SF1511, SF1513, SF1516-SF1519.

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex