C Programming Language Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to C

- Overview of Programming Languages

  - History and evolution of C

  - Characteristics of C

- Development Environment

  - Setting up a C programming environment

  - Using an IDE (e.g., Code::Blocks, Visual Studio, or GCC)

- Basic Structure of a C Program

  - Syntax and semantics

  - Compilation and execution process

Module 2: Basic Concepts

- Data Types and Variables

  - Primitive data types: int, char, float, double

  - Variable declaration and initialization

- Operators

  - Arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise, assignment, and unary operators

- Control Statements

  - Conditional statements: if, switch

  - Looping statements: for, while, do-while

- Input and Output

  - Using printf and scanf for console I/O

Module 3: Functions

- Function Basics

  - Definition, declaration, and calling functions

  - Function parameters and return types

- Scope and Lifetime of Variables

  - Local vs. global variables

  - Static and external variables

- Recursion

  - Understanding recursion

  - Writing recursive functions

Module 4: Arrays and Strings

- Arrays

  - One-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays

  - Array manipulation and common algorithms

- Strings

  - String handling functions (strlen, strcpy, strcat, strcmp, etc.)

  - Character arrays and string manipulation

Module 5: Pointers

- Introduction to Pointers

  - Pointer declaration and initialization

  - Pointer arithmetic

- Pointers and Functions

  - Passing arguments to functions using pointers

  - Return values from functions using pointers

- Dynamic Memory Allocation

  - Using malloc, calloc, realloc, and free

Module 6: Structures and Unions

- Structures

  - Defining and using structures

  - Nested structures and arrays of structures

- Unions

  - Understanding unions and their applications

Module 7: File Handling

- File Operations

  - Opening and closing files

  - Reading from and writing to files

- File Pointers

  - Using FILE pointer for file operations

  - Error handling in file operations

Module 8: Advanced Topics

- Preprocessor Directives

  - Macros and include files

  - Conditional compilation

- Bit Manipulation

  - Understanding bits and bytes

  - Bitwise operations and masks

- C Standard Library

  - Overview of standard library functions

  - Commonly used library functions

Module 9: Data Structures (Optional)

- Linked Lists

  - Singly and doubly linked lists

  - Basic operations: insertion, deletion, traversal

- Stacks and Queues

  - Implementation and applications of stacks and queues

- Trees

  - Binary trees and binary search trees

  - Basic tree operations

Module 10: Practical Applications

- Project Work

  - Building a simple application using C

  - Code reviews and debugging techniques

- Best Practices in C Programming

  - Writing clean and maintainable code

  - Introduction to debugging tools (e.g., gdb)

 Assessment

- Assignments and Exercises

- Quizzes and Midterm Exam

- Final Project Presentation

 Recommended Resources

- Textbooks

  - "The C Programming Language" by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie

  - "C Programming: A Modern Approach" by K. N. King

- Online Resources

  - C programming tutorials and coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codecademy

This syllabus provides a solid foundation for learning C programming, from the basics to more advanced concepts.