C Programming

C Programming Course Outline

Duration: 40–50 Hours
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Delivery Mode: Online/Offline
Tools Used: Code::Blocks, GCC, Visual Studio Code

Module 1: Introduction to C Programming

• What is Programming?
• History and Features of C Language
• Structure of a C Program
• Setting Up Compiler and IDE
• Writing and Running First C Program

Module 2: Variables, Data Types, and Operators

• Declaring Variables and Constants
• Basic Data Types in C (int, float, char, etc.)
• Input and Output using scanf() and printf()
• Arithmetic, Relational, Logical, and Bitwise Operators
• Type Casting and Type Conversion

Module 3: Control Flow Statements

• if, if-else, and Nested if-else
• switch-case Statement
• Looping Structures: for, while, do-while
• Using break, continue, and goto

Module 4: Functions in C

• Defining and Calling Functions
• Function Parameters and Return Types
• Function Declaration (Prototype)
• Recursion in C
• Scope and Lifetime of Variables

Module 5: Arrays and Strings

• Single-Dimensional Arrays
• Multi-Dimensional Arrays
• String Declaration and Initialization
• Common String Functions (strlen(), strcpy(), strcat(), etc.)
• Array of Strings

Module 6: Pointers in C

• Basics of Pointers and Memory Addressing
• Pointer Arithmetic
• Pointers and Arrays
• Pointers and Functions
• Dynamic Memory Allocation (malloc(), calloc(), free())

Module 7: Structures and Unions

• Defining and Using Structures
• Nested Structures
• Array of Structures
• Pointers to Structures
• Introduction to Unions and Differences with Structures

Module 8: File Handling in C

• File Operations: Open, Read, Write, and Close
• File Modes (r, w, a, etc.)
• File I/O Functions: fopen(), fclose(), fprintf(), fscanf()
• Working with Text and Binary Files
• File Error Handling

Module 9: Advanced Concepts (Optional)

• Command Line Arguments
• Preprocessor Directives (#define, #include)
• Creating and Using Header Files
• Introduction to Linked Lists (Basic Idea Only)

Module 10: Final Project and Assessment

• Develop a Real-Life Mini Project (e.g., Student Management System)
• Code Debugging and Optimization
• Oral Exam / Viva
• Certification from BACT IT Institute of Bangladesh