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Introduction to C Language Programming

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Learn the C programming language and its fundamental programming concepts. Gain the knowledge to write simple C language applications and undertake future courses that assume some background in computer programming. Topics include variables, data types, functions, control structures, pointers, strings, arrays and dynamic allocation principles. You need access to any programming environment that allows you to write, edit, compile, link and debug a C program.

Course Outline

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Course Objectives

  • Create, compile and execute a C Language program
  • Explain the "behind the scenes" activities of your computer and operating system
  • Perform basic input and output
  • Use various types of control statements including if, if-else, if-else-if, switch, for, while, and do-while
  • Create, implement and call your own functions
  • Understand the usefulness and importance of pointers
  • Work with files and directories
  • Develop and manipulate data structures
  • Create multi-module programs

What You'll Learn

  • Compiler basics
  • Creating, compiling and executing a program
  • Comments
  • C program structure
  • Variables
  • Operators
  • Character input and output
  • Conditionals
  • Logical control and pitfalls
  • Conditional operator
  • Cast operator
  • Redirection and testing
  • Mixed number and character input problems
  • Functions and structured programming
  • Creating functions
  • Variable scope
  • Pointers
  • Arrays
  • Passing arrays to functions
  • Multidimensional arrays
  • Compiler treatment of string constants storage classes, scope and extent
  • Dynamic memory allocation
  • Structures
  • Unions
  • Working with files const variables
  • Multi-module programs

How You'll Learn

  • Reading assignments from the required text
  • Review of classroom commentary, which provides explanation and examples on each topic
  • Short answer quizzes
  • Programming assignment
  • Class discussion on the Discussion Assignments forum
  • Proctored final exam
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Sections

Section 011

Start Anytime

Type: Online, Start Anytime

Instructor:

  • Robert Adams

Cost: $895.00

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Type Online, Start Anytime

Dates
Start Now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

2 semester units

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. You have a minimum of 60 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course.

Students must score 70% or more on the final exam to pass this course.

Section Materials

  • Textbook

    (Mandatory)

    C Primer Plus by Stephen Prata

    © 2014 Addison-Wesley/Pearson 6th edition ISBN 0321928423 Textbook ISBN: 9780321928429

Summer enrollment opens on March 20!

This course applies to the following programs:

Advanced Program in Software Development

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Programming Courses

  • Java: Discovering Its Power
  • Mastering Python
  • C++ Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Software Design Patterns

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  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning With Spark
  • Practical Machine Learning (With R)
  • Introduction to R: Data Exploration and Visualization
  • Python for Data Analysis and Scientific Computing

Current Topics Category

  • Blockchain Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Quantum Computing With Applications

Elective Courses

  • Introduction to C Language Programming

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Certificate Program in Software Development and Programming

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Core Course

  • Introduction to Computers and Programming

Software Development Lifecycle Courses

  • Software Project Management
  • Software Quality Assurance

Data and Databases Courses

  • Introduction to Data Analytics
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Data Mining Using SQL

Programming Courses

  • First Course in Java
  • Introduction to C Language Programming
  • Programming Python

Operations, Networking and Security Courses

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking

Web Development Courses

  • JavaScript and jQuery: An Introduction
  • Fundamentals of Website Development

Current Topics Courses

  • Introduction to Quantum Computing With Applications
  • Blockchain Fundamentals

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Notes

Familiarity with fundamental programming language concepts is helpful.

Departmental contact: extension-techeng@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-4151


Instructional Types

Live Online
Live Online courses provide an interactive learning experience with scheduled synchronous online sessions held via Zoom video conferencing (Pacific Time). Learn more about the Live Online format.
Online, Start Anytime
Continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course.
Online, Fixed Date
Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.
Classroom
Take classes in-person at one of our buildings or partner locations.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All of our courses are taught in English. If English is not your first language, please use the following test scores as guides in order to be successful:

  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS Academic Format: 7
  • DAAD: C1
  • TEM-4 or TEM-8: Level 70
  • Duolingo: 115

Note: You do not need to submit test scores.

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Robert Adams

Robert Adams, M.S., is employed by Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, where he has worked since 1979 as a software programmer, systems designer, systems engineer and technical lead engineer on numerous defense-related programs. Independently, he does Web programming and consulting, and has taught for UC Berkeley Extension for more than 10 years. He has experience in various languages, including C, C++, C#, Perl, PHP and JavaScript.

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