Course Title: Fundamentals of Programming with C and C++
Course Duration: 8 weeks (2 months)
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and logical reasoning skills
Week 1: Introduction to C Programming
What is C?
History and applications
Setting up the environment (e.g., Code::Blocks, Dev-C++, or Turbo C)
Structure of a C Program
Writing and running your first program
#include, main(), and {} blocks
Basic Syntax
Data types and variables
Input and output (printf, scanf)
Comments and code readability
Week 2: Control Structures in C
Decision-Making
if, else if, and else statements
Nested if statements
switch-case statements
Loops
for, while, and do-while loops
Loop control statements (break, continue)
Introduction to Arrays
Single-dimensional arrays
Basic array operations (e.g., sum, average)
Week 3: Functions and Modular Programming in C
What are Functions?
Function declaration, definition, and calling
Parameters and return values
Scope of variables
Standard Library Functions
Math functions (sqrt, pow)
String handling functions (strlen, strcpy)
Recursion
Understanding recursion through examples
Week 4: Pointers and File Handling in C
Introduction to Pointers
What is a pointer? Why use pointers?
Declaring and using pointers
Pointer arithmetic
File Handling Basics
Reading and writing files in C (fopen, fscanf, fprintf)
Error handling in file operations
Week 5: Transition to C++
Introduction to C++
Differences between C and C++
Writing your first C++ program
Standard Input and Output (cin, cout)
Basic OOP Concepts
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
Classes and objects: Definition and creation
Working with Functions
Function overloading
Inline functions
Week 6: OOP Concepts in C++
Encapsulation
Access modifiers: public, private, and protected
Creating getter and setter methods
Inheritance
What is inheritance?
Single and multilevel inheritance
base and derived classes
Polymorphism
Function overriding
Understanding virtual functions
Week 7: Advanced C++ Features
Constructors and Destructors
Purpose and syntax
Default, parameterized, and copy constructors
Destructor usage
Working with Arrays in C++
Arrays of objects
Multidimensional arrays
Dynamic Memory Allocation
new and delete keywords
Week 8: File Handling and Final Project
File Handling in C++
Reading from and writing to files using streams
Handling errors during file operations
Final Project
A small project to demonstrate understanding (e.g., a student record management system, a mini
calculator, or a basic banking application)
Course Review
Recap of C and C++ concepts
Discussion of common challenges and solutions
Additional resources for further learning
Course Materials
Books:
"Let Us C" by Yashavant Kanetkar
"The C++ Programming Language" by Bjarne Stroustrup
Online Resources:
GeeksforGeeks (C/C++ tutorials)
TutorialsPoint
W3Schools
Evaluation and Assessment
Assignments:
Weekly coding exercises to practice concepts.
Midterm Quiz:
Covering the basics of C programming (Weeks 1-4).
Final Project:
A complete C++ application that incorporates OOP and file handling.
Quiz/Exam:
Final assessment to test theoretical and practical knowledge.
This syllabus provides a balance of theory and practical implementation to ensure students grasp the
fundamentals of C and C++ programming effectively.
