Programming Basics - IITBombay

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Learn basic computer programming skills and master the art of writing C/C++ programs to solve real world problems.

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About this course

Knowledge of high school mathematics is essential and adequate. Exposure to pre-calculus is desirable.

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Subjects

  • Programming
  • C
  • C++
  • Computer Programming
  • Complex programs

Course programme

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

What you'll learn
  • Basic programming skills
  • To write C/C++ programs to solve real world computational problems.
  • Good programming practices
  • How to handle large and complex programs.

Additional information

Deepak B. Phatak Dr. Deepak B Phatak has been working with IIT Bombay since 1971. His main concern is improvement in quality of education, at a large scale commensurate with the Indian national aspirations. Towards this end, he has dovetailed the synchronous distance education, which he started at IIT Bombay 15 years ago, into an innovative program for training 10,000 teachers at a time. He believes in developing affordable technological solutions. He heads the national initiative on Aakash tablets. 

Programming Basics - IITBombay

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