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Programming in C
What You'll Learn
- Understand C variables and types Understand control flow in C Learn to write recursive functions
4 Modules
16 Hours
4 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Programming in C
C remains one of the most popular languages thanks to its portability and efficiency, and laying the groundwork for many programming languages like C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python. In this course, you’ll dive deeper into the syntax of C, learning the functions of the language and how to properly apply them within an algorithm. Identify types, operators, and expressions within C to build recursive functions and examine the role of the C preprocessor in achieving software portability.
Skills You'll Gain
- C Mathematical Functions (C Standard Library)
- Data Structures
- Procedural Programming
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to Programming in C, a course that dives deeper into the syntax of C, learning the functions of the language and how to properly apply them within an algorithm. Learners will identify types, operators, and expressions within C to build recursive functions and examine the role of the C preprocessor in achieving software portability.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Types, Operators, and Expressions
- Reading: Help Us Learn More About You!
- Reading: Syllabus
- Video: Part 1: Historical Context For Chapter 2: Types, Operators, and Expressions
- Video: Part 2 - Historical Context For Chapter 2: Types, Operators, and Expressions
- Video: Part 3 - Historical Context For Chapter 2: Types, Operators, and Expressions
- Reading: Textbook Chapter 2: Types, Operators, and Expressions (proposed)
- Graded Assignment: Types, Operators, and Expressions.
- Video: Bonus: Gingerman Raceway Office Hours
- Reading: Additional Resources for Week 1
- Graded: Exercise 2-2: Hex to Integer
- Graded: Exercise 2-10: Function lower - conditional expression
- Graded: LBS-8: Average numbers
Module 2: Control Flow
- Video: Historical Context For Chapter 3 - Control Flow
- Reading: Textbook: Chapter 3 - Control Flow
- Graded Assignment: Quiz: Control Flow
- Graded: Exercise 3-1: Using Switch
- Graded: Exercise 3-4: Hex and Binary Conversions
- Graded: Exercise 3-6: A simple UNIX uniq implementation
- Graded: LBS-16: A Calculator
Module 3: Functions and Program Structure
- Video: Part 1 Historical Context For Chapter 4 - Functions and Program Structure
- Reading: Textbook: Chapter 4 - Functions and Program Structure
- Graded Assignment: Functions and Program Structure
- Reading: Additional Resources for Week 3
- Graded: Exercise 4-A: Temperature Conversion
- Graded: Exercise 4-B: Using extern data scope
- Graded: Exercise 4-C: Using static data scope
- Graded: LBS-18: A Simple Machine
Module 4: Part 2: Functions and Program Structure
- Video: Part 2: Historical Context For Chapter 4 - Functions and Program Structure
- Reading: Textbook: Chapter 4 - Functions and Program Structure
- Graded Assignment: Recursion Quiz
- Reading: Additional Resources for Week 4
- Graded: Exercise 4-D: Write a recursive function
Grading Policy
All graded assignments are weighted evenly. Learners must pass all graded assignments to complete the course. There are 12 assignments that are equally weighted.
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Intermediate Level
It is recommended to have completed Python for Everybody before beginning this course.
