ENSC-151: Introduction to Software Development for Engineers

A set of flashcards covering key concepts and terminology from the ENSC-151 lecture notes on software development for engineers.

C++

A high-level programming language used for software development.

CPU

Central Processing Unit, the primary component of a computer that processes instructions.

RAM

Random Access Memory, a type of volatile memory that loses data when the power is off.

I/O Devices

Input/Output devices such as mouse, keyboard, and printer that allow data to enter and exit a computer.

Integrated Circuits

Microelectronics that combine multiple electronic components into a single chip, significant in the third generation of computers.

Von Neumann Architecture

A design model for a stored-program computer where instructions and data share the same memory.

Evaluation Scheme

The method of grading students in the course, including assignments, projects, and exams.

Fetch-Execute Cycle

The process through which a computer retrieves a program instruction from memory, decodes it, and executes it.

Data Bus

A communication system that transfers data between components of a computer.

Modularization

The process of dividing a program into smaller, manageable sections called modules.