Course Description:
Structured Programming introduces the fundamental concepts of programming using a high-level language such as C, Pascal, or Python. The course emphasizes structured programming principles including sequence, selection, and iteration. It focuses on writing clear, logical, and efficient code, applying modular design, and problem-solving techniques.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply the basic principles of structured programming.
- Write syntactically and logically correct code using a high-level programming language.
- Break down complex problems into smaller, manageable components (modular programming).
- Implement algorithms using control structures: sequence, selection (if/else), and iteration (loops).
- Understand the use of functions, parameters, recursion, and data structures like arrays and strings.
- Develop, test, and debug programs.
Core Topics:
- Introduction to Programming
- Algorithms & flowcharts
- Compilers, interpreters, IDEs
- Basic Syntax and Data Types
- Variables, constants, operators
- Data types (int, float, char, etc.)
- Control Structure
- Sequential execution
- Decision making (if, if-else, switch)
- Loops (for, while, do-while)
- Functions and Modular Programming
- Function declaration and definition
- Parameter passing (by value, by reference)
- Recursion
- Arrays and Strings
- One-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays
- String handling functions
- File I/O (Optional or Advanced Topic)
- Reading from and writing to files
- Debugging and Testing
- Common programming errors
- Use of debugging tools
Assessment Methods:
- Programming Assignments
- Quizzes & Midterm Exam
- Final Project
- Written Final Exam
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Develop structured programs from problem specifications.
- Apply control structures effectively.
- Use modular approaches to solve problems.
- Debug and test their code independently.
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