Course Title: Introduction to C/C Programming
Course Summary:
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of C and C programming languages. It is designed for beginners with little or no prior programming experience. The course covers key concepts, syntax, and programming techniques in both languages, enabling students to build a strong foundation in programming logic and problem-solving. Practical examples and hands-on exercises are incorporated to reinforce theoretical concepts, preparing students for real-world application.
Syllabus:
Week 1-2: Introduction to Programming and C
- Overview of Programming and Software Development
- Introduction to C and its History
- Setting up Development Environment (IDEs, compilers)
- Basic Structure of a C Program
- Variables, Data Types, and Operators
- Input and Output in C
Week 3-4: Control Flow in C
- Decision Making: if, else, switch
- Looping: while, for, do-while
- Break and Continue Statements
- Logical and Relational Operators
Week 5-6: Functions in C
- Functions: Declaration, Definition, and Calling
- Function Parameters and Return Values
- Scope and Lifetime of Variables
- Recursive Functions
- Function Prototypes
Week 7-8: Arrays and Pointers in C
- Introduction to Arrays
- Working with One-Dimensional and Multi-Dimensional Arrays
- Pointers and Address Manipulation
- Dynamic Memory Allocation and Deallocation
- Strings in C
Week 9-10: Introduction to C
- Overview of C
- Classes and Objects
- Constructors and Destructors
- Operator Overloading
- Inheritance and Polymorphism
Week 11-12: Advanced C Concepts
- Templates and Generic Programming
- Exception Handling
- File Handling in C
- Standard Template Library (STL)
- Best Practices and Coding Standards
Week 13: Final Project
- Students will work on a small-scale project to apply the concepts learned throughout the course.
- Project presentations and feedback.
Assessment:
- Weekly quizzes
- Programming assignments
- Midterm examination
- Final project and presentation
Grading:
- Quizzes and Assignments: 40%
- Midterm Examination: 20%
- Final Project: 30%
- Class Participation: 10%