Course Information
Course Description
This course introduces fundamental concepts of computers, programming and system-oriented software development. It provides a detailed understanding of C programming language, which forms the foundation for operating systems, embedded systems and hardware-level programming.
Motivation
C programming is widely used in embedded systems, operating systems, firmware development and performance-critical applications because of its efficiency and direct control over system resources.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of computers and problem solving
- Mathematical and logical reasoning skills
Course Outcomes
- Understand computer hardware, software and operating system basics.
- Develop structured programs using C language.
- Apply arrays, functions, recursion and pointers.
- Understand dynamic memory allocation concepts.
- Implement file handling and system-oriented programs.
- Use programming tools for software development.
Course Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals, Data Types and Control Structures
Topics Covered
- Computer fundamentals, hardware and software
- C data types and variables
- Operators and expressions
- Decision making and looping structures
Learning Resources
Module 2: Arrays and Static Memory Allocation
Topics Covered
- One-dimensional and multidimensional arrays
- Static memory allocation
- Array processing techniques
Learning Resources
Module 3: Searching, Sorting and Functions
Topics Covered
- Nested loops
- Searching algorithms
- Sorting techniques
- Functions and modular programming
Learning Resources
Module 4: Recursion, Pointers and Dynamic Memory Allocation
Topics Covered
- Recursive functions
- Pointers and pointer arithmetic
- Dynamic memory allocation
Learning Resources
Module 5: File Handling and Software Development Tools
Topics Covered
- Command-line arguments
- Text and binary file handling
- Software development tools
- Memory management concepts