About this course

Basic concepts of computer programming are introduced, starting with the notion of an algorithm. Emphasis is on developing the ability to write programs to solve practical computational problems.
Topics include:
Algorithms
Elements of C/C++ programming languages
Basic data types
Sequential and conditional execution
Iterative solutions
Arrays, matrices and their applications
Functions
Sorting and searching
Elements of string processing
Introduction to pointers
Basics of Software Engineering
Structures
File Processing
Learners will read and understand many sample programs, and will have to write several on their own. This course deals with basic programming, and sets the foundation for solid programming practices for beginners.
This course is part of the Fundamentals of Computer Science XSeries Program:
Object-Oriented Programming
Foundations of Data Structures
Implementation of Data Structures
Algorithms

At a Glance:
Institution: IITBombayX
Subject: Computer Science
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of high school mathematics is essential and adequate. Exposure to pre-calculus is desirable.
Language: English
Video Transcript: English
Associated programs:
XSeries in Fundamentals of Computer Science
Associated skills:C++ (Programming Language), Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms