C Course

C Course Syllabus

• Introduction to C Programming
  • Understanding the significance of C in programming history
  • Setting up the C development environment
  • Writing, compiling, and executing a simple C program
  • Exploring the basic structure of a C program
• Variables and Data Types
  • Introduction to variables and their role
  • Exploring fundamental data types: int, float, char
  • Variable declaration, assignment, and naming conventions
  • Performing basic arithmetic operations with variable
• Control Flow: Decision Making
  • Using conditional statements (if, else if, else)
  • Implementing logical conditions and branching
  • Switch statements for multi-case decisions
  • Applying decision-making concepts to real-world problems
• Control Flow: Loops and Iteration
  • Introducing loops (for, while, do-while)
  • Automating repetitive tasks with loops
  • Loop control statements: break and continue
  • Developing interactive programs with loop structures
• Functions and Modular Programming
  • Defining and calling functions in C
  • Parameters, return values, and function prototypes
  • Organizing code into reusable functions
  • Solving problems using modular programming techniques
• Arrays and Pointers
  • Working with arrays: declaration, initialization, and accessing elements
  • Understanding pointers and their significance
  • Pointer arithmetic and dynamic memory allocation
  • Manipulating arrays and strings using pointers
• Memory Management and Dynamic Allocation
  • Memory layout: stack, heap, and data segments
  • Dynamic memory allocation using malloc and free
  • Avoiding memory leaks and managing memory effectively
  • Developing programs with dynamic memory requirements
• File Handling and Input/Output
  • Reading from and writing to files in C
  • Understanding file streams and their modes
  • Processing text and binary files
  • Storing and retrieving data using file I/O operations
• Error Handling and Debugging
  • Handling errors using error codes and return values
  • Introduction to debugging tools and techniques
  • Identifying and fixing common programming errors
  • Writing reliable programs with proper error handling
• Preprocessor Directives and Macros
  • Understanding the role of the preprocessor
  • Using preprocessor directives: #include, #define
  • Creating and using macros for code abstraction
  • Improving code readability and maintainability
• Introduction to Data Structures
  • Exploring basic data structures: stacks and queues
  • Understanding their implementation and applications
  • Creating simple programs using data structures
  • Building a foundation for more complex data structures
• Final Project and Course Wrap-up
  • Applying all learned concepts to develop a complete program
  • Planning, designing, and implementing a C-based project
  • Presenting the final project to peers and reflecting on the learning journey
  • Exploring potential next steps in web development and software development