Programming and Algorithmization (FSI-RM0)

Academic year 2019/2020
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Jiří Krejsa, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚMTMB all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the course is teach the students to solve tasks using computational tools, decompose the problem to subproblems and implement the solution. Moreover, the the overview of technical computations tool MATLAB is provided.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will be able to program simple tasks in MATLAB environment, process and visualise the obtained results. They will have an overview of MATLAB extensions. They will be able to find a solution to a problem, decompose it, design data structures and operations necessary to solve the problem.
Prerequisites:
PC fundamentals, basic programming principles (conditions, cycles, procedures, functions), matrices
Course contents:
The course will help students to understand the basics of writing the programs, in particular the decomposition of the problem and algorithms creation. Implementation will use MATLAB mainly. MATLAB integrates mathematical computing, visualization, and a powerful language to provide a flexible environment for technical computing.
Students will learn how to use this open architecture and its companion products (toolboxes) to explore data, create algorithms, and create custom tools. The course covers both basic MATLAB tools and its toolboxes
and dynamic systems simulation tool Simulink.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Course-unit credit awarding will reflect evaluation of independent projects, where students must show their abilities to use MATLAB when solving the given problem.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at practical training is obligatory. Attendance is checked systematically by the teachers, as well as students active participation in the seminars and fundamental knowledge. Unexcused absence is the cause for not awarding the course-unit credit. One absence can be compensated for by attending a seminar with another study group in the same week, or by solving supplemental tasks. Longer absence may be compensated for by solving supplemental tasks according to teacher's requirements.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Environment, m-files
2. Data types, functions
3. Functions, vectorization
4. Debugger, memory management, speed
5. Case study 1 (object motion), decomposition
6. Case study 1, algoritmization
7. Case study 1, implementation
8. Case study 2 (laser scanner), graphical output
9. Case study 3 (trajectory planner)
10. Case study 4 (RRT)
11. Case study 5 (CS1-4)
12. Matlab specific utilities (differential equations, 3D visualization, ...)
13. Matlab extensions (toolboxes, Simulink)
    Computer-assisted exercise 1. Development environment, workspace, m-files
2. Import and export of data, data types
3. Functions, parameters
4. Debugger, breakpoints
5. Case study 1
6. Case study 1
7. Case study 1
8. Case study 2
9. Case study 3
10. Case study 4
11. Case study 5
12. ODE, 3D vizualization
13. Toolboxes, Simulink
Literature - fundamental:
1. Matlab User's Guide
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B3A-P full-time study B-MET Mechatronics -- Cr 0 Elective (voluntary) 1 1 W
B3A-P full-time study B-MET Mechatronics -- Cr 0 Elective (voluntary) 1 2 W