Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C (RMK)

737 Pages·2016·10.651 MB·English

by  Anita Goel, Anjay Mittal

Computer
Fundamentals and
Programming in C
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Computer
Fundamentals and
Programming in C
Anita Goel
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Dyal Singh College
University of Delhi
New Delhi
Ajay Mittal
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
PEC University of Technology
Chandigarh
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Contributions from
Dr S. Radhika
Associate Professor
Department of Science and Humanities
R.M.K. Engineering College
Dr J. Faritha Banu
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
R.M.K. College of Engineering and Technology
Ms G. Nirmala
Assistant Professor
Department of Science and Humanities
R.M.D. Engineering College
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Roadmap to the Syllabus
Computer Programming
(Common to all branches of B.E./B.Tech. Programmes)
UNIT I:
Introduction
Generation and Classification of Computers – Basic Organization of a Computer – Number
System – Binary – Decimal – Conversion – Problems. Need for Logical Analysis and Thinking –
Algorithm – Pseudo Code – Flow Chart.
Refer Chapters 1 and 2
UNIT II:
C Programming Basics
Problem Formulation – Problem Solving – Introduction to “C” Programming – Fundamentals –
Structure of a “C” Program – Compilation and Linking Processes – Constants, Variables –
Data Types – Expressions Using Operators in “C” – Managing Input and Output Operations –
Decision Making and Branching – Looping Statements – Solving Simple Scientific and Statistical
Problems.
Refer Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5
UNIT III:
Arrays and Strings
Arrays – Initialization – Declaration – One Dimensional and Two Dimensional Arrays –
String – String Operations – String Arrays. Simple Programs – Sorting – Searching – Matrix
Operations.
Refer Chapters 6 and 7
UNIT IV:
Functions and Pointers
Function – Definition of Function – Declaration of Function – Pass by Value – Pass by
Reference – Recursion – Pointers – Definition – Initialization – Pointers Arithmetic – Pointers
and Arrays – Example Problems.
Refer Chapters 6 and 8
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UNIT V:
Structures and Unions
Introduction – Need for Structure Data Type – Structure Definition – Structure Declaration –
Structure within a Structure – Union – Programs Using Structures and Unions – Storage Classes,
Pre-processor Directives.
Refer Chapters 9 and 10
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Brief Contents
Preface xxi
Part-I Computer Fundamentals 1.1
1 Basics of Computer 1.3
2 Data Representation and Programming Fundamentals 2.1
Part-II Basics of C Programming 3.1
3 Data Types, Variables and Constants 3.3
4 Operators and Expressions 4.1
5 Decision-Making and Looping Statements 5.1
Part-III Arrays, Pointers and Strings 6.1
6 Arrays and Pointers 6.3
7 Strings and Character Arrays 7.1
Part-IV Functions 8.1
8 Functions 8.3
Part-V Structures and Unions 9.1
9 Structures and Unions 9.3
10 Storage Class and Preprocessor Directives 10.1
Index I.1
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