Certification IN C-PROGRAMMING ( S-010 )

Course Title: Introduction to C Programming

Course Duration: 8 Weeks

Week 1: Introduction to C

• Overview of C programming language
• Setting up the development environment (IDE, compilers)
• Basic syntax and structure of a C program
• Data types, variables, and constants

Week 2: Control Structures

• Input and output operations (printf, scanf)
• Conditional statements (if, else, switch)
• Looping constructs (for, while, do-while)

Week 3: Functions

• Definition and declaration of functions
• Function parameters and return values
• Scope and lifetime of variables
• Recursion

Week 4: Arrays and Strings

• Introduction to arrays
• Multidimensional arrays
• String handling in C
• Common string manipulation functions

Week 5: Pointers

• Understanding pointers and their importance
• Pointer arithmetic
• Pointers and arrays
• Function pointers

Week 6: Dynamic Memory Management

• Dynamic memory allocation (malloc, calloc, realloc, free)
• Memory leaks and debugging
• Structures and unions

Week 7: File Handling

• File operations (opening, closing, reading, writing)
• Working with text and binary files
• Error handling in file operations
• Introduction to command-line arguments

Week 8: Advanced Topics and Project

• Introduction to data structures (linked lists, stacks, queues)
• Best practices in C programming (code organization, commenting)
• Final project: Build a small application using concepts learned
• Course review and Q&A session

Assessment

• Weekly quizzes
• Hands-on coding assignments
• Final project presentation

Eligibility Criteria for C Programming Course

1. Basic Computer Knowledge

   • Familiarity with computer operations and basic software usage.

2. Educational Background

   • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
   • Relevant coursework in mathematics or computer science is a plus.

3. Age Requirement

   • Minimum age of 15 years (can vary based on institution).

4. Interest in Programming

   • A keen interest in learning programming concepts and problem-solving.

5. Prerequisite Skills

   • Basic knowledge of logical thinking and analytical skills.
   • Familiarity with any programming language is an advantage but not mandatory.