Basics of Programming

Course contents

Basics of structured programming:
- Historical overview
- Comparison of different programming languages
- Presentation of common functionalities (headers, libraries, user interface, ...)

Basic commands using MATLAB as an example:
- Relevant control commands
- Case distinctions (IF)
- Loops (FOR, WHILE)
- Termination criteria and debugging

Introduction to the MATLAB software:
- Syntax in MATLAB, commands and data types
- Implementation of simple example tasks
- Rudimentary input and output (txt, xlsx, ...)
- Outlook: Application of MATLAB in studies

Department

Bachelor's program Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering