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Structured Programming

This course provides an overview of structured programming principles using the C programming language. It covers fundamental concepts such as programming languages, abstraction, modularity, and program design. Students will learn about data types, operators, control statements, functions, and arrays. The course also explores structures and pointers in C, equipping students with the skills to develop well-structured and efficient programs. Emphasis is placed on practical application and problem-solving.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Structured ProgrammingC LanguageModularityData StructuresAlgorithms

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Programming Languages

2

Abstraction and Modularity

3

Structured Programming

4

C Programming

5

Data Types and Operators

6

Control Statements

7

Functions and Arrays

8

Structures and Pointers

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Programing Languages

4h

Unit 1: Computer Programming

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Programming
  • •Understand the classification of programming languages
  • •Distinguish between low-level and high-level languages

Unit 2: Characteristics of a Good Program

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Characteristics of a Good Program
  • •Identify key characteristics such as portability, reliability, and efficiency
  • •Analyze phases of program development
Week
2

Module 1: Programing Languages

3h

Unit 3: Phases of Program Development (Programming)

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Phases of Program Development
  • •Understand the steps involved in problem definition and analysis
  • •Learn about algorithm selection and program design
Week
3

Module 2: Abstraction and Modularity

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to Abstraction

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Introduction to Abstraction
  • •Understand the concept of abstraction in programming
  • •Explore functions, procedures, and classes

Unit 2: Modular Programming

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Modular Programming
  • •Define modularity in programming
  • •Understand the advantages of modular programming
Week
4

Module 2: Abstraction and Modularity

3h

Unit 3: Modular Interface

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Modular Interface
  • •Understand the importance of header files and module implementation
  • •Explore the structure of interface files in C
Week
5

Module 3: Elements of Structured Programming

4h

Unit 1: Overview of Structured Programming

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Overview of Structured Programming
  • •Understand the concept of structured programming
  • •Explore the advantages and disadvantages of structured programming

Unit 2: Programming Language Paradigms

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Programming Language Paradigms
  • •Identify various programming paradigms
  • •Describe imperative, functional, logical, and object-oriented paradigms
Week
6

Module 4: Structured Programming with C

4h

Unit 1: Overview of C

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Overview of C
  • •Understand the history and characteristics of C
  • •Explore the taxonomy of C types

Unit 2: C Program Design

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: C Program Design
  • •Understand the structure of a C program
  • •Explore files used in a C program
Week
7

Module 4: Structured Programming with C

3h

Unit 3: Executing a C Program

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Executing a C Program
  • •Understand the compilation and execution process
  • •Explore sample input/output steps
Week
8

Module 5: Introduction to C Programming Language

4h

Unit 1: Element of C

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Element of C
  • •Understand the character set in C
  • •Apply the character set in constructing variables and identifiers

Unit 2: Data Type

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Data Type
  • •Understand data types in C
  • •Define constants and state the rules for constructing them
Week
9

Module 5: Introduction to C Programming Language

3h

Unit 3: Variables, Statements, Expressions

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Variables, Statements, Expressions
  • •Understand variables, statements, and expressions in C
  • •Learn about input/output operations
Week
10

Module 6: Operators and Control Statements

4h

Unit 1: Operators

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Operators
  • •Understand operators in C
  • •Use operators in expressions

Unit 2: Overview of Control Statements

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Overview of Control Statements
  • •Understand control statements in C
  • •Explore selection and iterative statements
Week
11

Module 7: Functions and Arrays in C Programming Language

4h

Unit 1: Overview of Functions in C

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Overview of Functions in C
  • •Understand functions in C
  • •Learn about function declaration and definition

Unit 2: Arrays

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Arrays
  • •Understand arrays in C
  • •Learn about one-dimensional and two-dimensional arrays
Week
12

Module 7: Functions and Arrays in C Programming Language

3h

Unit 3: Fundamentals of Strings

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Fundamentals of Strings
  • •Understand strings in C
  • •Learn about string manipulation and common string functions
Week
13

Module 8: Structure and Pointers In C

4h

Unit 1: Structure and Pointers

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Structure and Pointers
  • •Understand structures and pointers in C
  • •Learn how to define and use structures and pointers

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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Review all course materials, focusing on key concepts and examples

2

Practice writing C programs to reinforce understanding of syntax and semantics

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Create a study schedule to allocate sufficient time for each module

4

Focus on understanding pointers and memory management techniques

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Work through past exam papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types

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