Syllabus Overview

Module 1: Introduction to C

• History & Importance of C
• Structure of a C Program
• Compilers & IDEs
• Writing & Executing Programs

Module 2: Basics of C

• Data Types & Variables
• Constants & Keywords
• Operators (Arithmetic, Relational, Logical, Bitwise)
• Input & Output (printf, scanf)

Module 3: Control Statements

• Conditional Statements (if, if-else, switch)
• Loops (for, while, do-while)
• Nested Loops & Decision Making

Module 4: Functions

• Defining & Calling Functions
• Function Arguments & Return Types
• Recursion & Inline Functions
• Scope & Lifetime of Variables

Module 5: Arrays & Strings

• One-dimensional & Multi-dimensional Arrays
• String Handling Functions
• Array Operations (Sorting, Searching)

Module 6: Pointers

• Pointer Basics & Syntax
• Pointer Arithmetic
• Pointers with Arrays & Functions
• Dynamic Memory Allocation

Module 7: Structures & Unions

• Structure Definition & Declaration
• Accessing Structure Members
• Nested Structures
• Union & Differences with Structures

Module 8: File Handling

• File Operations (Read, Write, Append)
• File Modes & Functions
• Data Storage & Retrieval

Module 9: Advanced Concepts

• Preprocessor Directives
• Command Line Arguments
• Error Handling & Debugging

Module 10: Practical Projects

• Real-time Programs
• Mini Projects using Arrays, Pointers, and Files
• Problem Solving & Algorithm Practice

Course Duration & Lectures

• Total Lectures: 40–50
• Lecture Duration: 1.5–2 hours each
• Mode: Practical + Theory
• Outcome: Students will be able to write C programs confidently, solve problems efficiently, and build foundational programming skills.