Why this course?

Description

Description:

This live class course is designed to help students learn programming for problem solving using the C programming language. Through hands-on coding exercises and interactive lessons, students will gain a solid foundation in programming concepts and develop problem-solving skills. The course covers topics such as data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and pointers, enabling learners to effectively solve real-world problems with programming. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and confidence to write efficient and robust C programs to solve complex problems.

Syllabus

Introduction to Components of a Computer System: Memory, Processor, I/O Devices, Storage, Operating System, Concept of Assembler, Compiler, Interpreter, Loader and Linker. Idea of Algorithm: Representation of Algorithm, Flowchart, Pseudo Code with Examples, From Algorithms to Programs, Source Code.

Programming Basics: Structure of C Program, Writing and Executing the First C Program, Syntax and Logical Errors in Compilation, Object and Executable Code. Components of C Language. Standard I/O in C , Fundamental Data types, Variables and Memory Locations, Storage Classes.

Arithmetic Expressions and Precedence : Operators and Expression Using Numeric and Relational Operators, Mixed Operands, Type Conversion, Logical Operators, Bit Operations, Assignment Operator, Operator precedence and Associatively.

Conditional Branching: Applying if and Switch Statements, Nesting if and Else and Switch.

Iteration and Loops: Use of While, do While and for Loops, Multiple Loop Variables, Use of Break , Goto and Continue Statements.

Arrays: Array Notation and Representation, Manipulating Array Elements, using Multi Dimensional Arrays. Character Arrays and Strings, Structure, union, Enumerated Data types, Array of Structures, Passing Arrays to Functions.

Functions: Introduction, Types of Functions, Functions with Array, Passing Parameters to Functions, Call by Value, Call by Reference, Recursive Functions.

Basic of searching and Sorting Algorithms: Searching & Sorting Algorithms ( Linear Search , Binary search , Bubble Sort, Insertion and Selection Sort)

Pointers: Introduction, Declaration, Applications, Introduction to Dynamic Memory Allocation (Malloc, Calloc, Realloc, Free), String and String functions , Use of Pointers in Self-Referential Structures, Notion of Linked List (No Implementation)

File Handling: File I/O Functions, Standard C Preprocessors, Defining and Calling Macros and Command-Line Arguments

Key Highlights:

• Hands-on coding exercises
• Interactive lessons
• Focus on problem-solving skills
• Covers key programming concepts
• Develops proficiency in C programming

What you will learn:

• Learn effective problem-solving techniques
  Understand how to approach complex problems and break them down into manageable steps to develop efficient solutions.
• Gain a solid understanding of C programming language
  Explore the fundamentals of C programming, including data types, control structures, functions, and arrays, to build a strong programming foundation.
• Develop programming skills through hands-on exercises
  Apply the learned concepts by solving a variety of programming exercises and enhance your skills through practical implementation.
• Master the usage of pointers in C programming
  Learn how to effectively use pointers to manipulate memory and create powerful algorithms that optimize program performance.
• Solve real-world programming challenges
  Apply your newfound knowledge to solve real-world problems, simulate practical scenarios, and build relevant projects