CSU, Chico Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EECE 135: Algorithms and Problems for Engineers

Prerequisites:MATH 120 is recommended

Required for EE, CMPE and MECA majors

Catalog Description: Introduces students to the software development life cycle and the elements of a computer system. Teaches the syntax common to both C and C++. Shows how to split large program into segments and explains the role of algorithms in programming. Programming assignments are taken from simple engineering and mathematics problems. Formerly ECE 090.

Course Objectives:

• teach students how to design, develop and debug C and C++ programs,
• teach students how to use an integrated development environment,
• each students proper documentation techniques,
• introduce students to the concepts of object-oriented programming.

Course Outcomes:

Students shall be able to:

• design C and C++ programs
• write programs in the C and C++ languages with:
  • looping constructs
  • user-supplied functions
  • user-defined types
  • pointers and arrays
  • user-defined classes,
• use an integrated development environment to develop and debug C++ programs
• document programs so that others can understand their operation
• test programs to verify their operation

Class/Laboratory schedule:

• One hundred minutes a week lecture
• One hundred minutes a week activity

Contribution of Course to Meet the Professional Component:

• Engineering Science: 2 units
• Engineering Design: 1 units

Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes and Objective:

This course makes significant contributions the following program outcomes:

• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
• An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

This course supports the achievement of the following elements of the program objective:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve computer engineering problems
• Use industry standard tools to analyze, design, develop and test computer-based systems containing both hardware and software components.
• Achieve success in graduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.
• Continue to develop their knowledge and skills after graduation in order to succeed personally and contribute to employer success.

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