COM1011 Programming Fundamentals in C: Teaching Curriculum (Deitel 9th Edition)

Teaching Curriculum for COM1011 Programming Fundamentals in C

This curriculum utilizes the textbook 'C How to Program' 9th Edition by Deitel & Deitel.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers, the Internet and C Programming

• Overview of computers and programming
• The internet and the World Wide Web
• Introduction to C programming language
• Structure of a C program

Chapter 2: Introduction to C Programming

• Constants, variables and data types
• Arithmetic operators and expressions
• Input and output functions
• Program control statements

Chapter 3: Structured Program Development in C

• Functions and program structure
• Basics of arrays
• Multidimensional arrays
• Strings and string functions

Chapter 4: C Program Control

• Program control statements
• Loops and iterations
• The switch statement
• Logical operators

Chapter 5: C Functions

• Function declarations and prototypes
• Function arguments and return values
• Local and global variables
• Recursion

Chapter 6: Arrays and Strings

• Arrays and pointers
• Arrays and strings
• Multidimensional arrays
• Character handling functions

Note: Due to limited contact hours, only Chapters 1-6 will be covered in this one-semester module. The department will not offer another C programming module in the next semester as other programming languages like Python and Java will be taught.