Identification
Prerequisites
Language
Compulsory/Elective
Required textbooks
and course materials
Subject
CMS 204 - C Programming Language
– 4 credits
Computer Science
Department
Undergraduate
Program
Spring, 2015
Term
Rashad Khaligov
Instructor
E-mail:
rkhaliqov@khazar.org
Classroom/hours 11 Mehseti str. (Neftchilar campus), Room #401N
CMS 106 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
English
Required
Core textbook:
1. C: How to Program 7th Edition by Paul Deitel (2012)
2. The C Programming Language by A. K. Goyal (2007)
Supplementary textbook:
C Programming: A Modern Approach, 2nd Edition by K. N. King (2008)
Course outline
This is a computer science course that introduces the structured problem
solving paradigm using C Programming language. The course will focus on
programming correctly in C by teaching structured programming techniques,
and proper program design. Students will design, write, compile, execute and
debug C programs throughout the course. Hands-on programming will be a
key part of the course.
Course objectives
Objective of the Course:
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Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students should be able:
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Teaching methods
Evaluation
Understanding Structured approach for software development.
Use the techniques of Structured System Analysis and Design.
Introduce a disciplined approach to problem solving methods and
algorithm development.
Learn the basics of the C Programming language
Learn program design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation.
Learn the concepts of Modular Programming and Abstract Data Types.
To design and develop C program
To solve various problems using C programming language
To use the concepts of Modular Programming and Abstract Data Types
Lecture
Group discussion
Experiential exercise
Simulation
Case analysis
Course paper
Others
Methods
Midterm Exam
Case studies
Class Participation
x
x
x
x
Date/deadlines
Percentage (%)
30
10
Policy
Assignment and
quizzes
Project
Presentation/Group
Discussion
Final Exam
Others
Total
 Preparation for class
20
40
100
The structure of this course makes your individual study and preparation outside
the class extremely important. The lecture material will focus on the major points
introduced in the text. Reading the assigned chapters and having some familiarity
with them before class will greatly assist your understanding of the lecture. After
the lecture, you should study your notes and work relevant problems and cases
from the end of the chapter and sample exam questions.
Throughout the semester we will also have a large number of review sessions.
These review sessions will take place during the regularly scheduled class
periods.
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Withdrawal (pass/fail)
This course strictly follows grading policy of the Khazar University. Thus, a
student is normally expected to achieve a mark of at least 60% to pass. In case of
failure, he/she will be required to repeat the course the following term or year.
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Cheating/plagiarism
Cheating or other plagiarism during the Quizzes, Mid-term and Final
Examinations will lead to paper cancellation. In this case, the student will
automatically get zero (0), without any considerations.
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Professional behavior guidelines
The students shall behave in the way to create favorable academic and
professional environment during the class hours. Unauthorized discussions and
unethical behavior are strictly prohibited.
Tentative Schedule
Date/Day
Weeks
Topics
Textbook/Assignments
(tentative)
1
26.01.2015
Introduction to C
Programming
2
02.02.2015
Structured Program
Development in C:
Fundamental Data Types
3
02.02.2015
Structured Program
Development in C: C
Expressions
C Program Control
Constructs:
If…else and while
statements
09.02.2015
4
16.02.2015
5
C Program Control
Constructs: For and do
while loops
23.02.2015
6
C Functions: Parameter
passing by value
02.03.2015
7
C Functions: Parameter
passing by reference
Chapter 1,2 in core textbook 1
Chapter 1 in core textbook 2
Chapter 1in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 3 in core textbook 1
Chapter 2 in core textbook 2
Chapter 2 in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 3 in core textbook 1
Chapter 3 in core textbook 2
Chapter 5 in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 4 in core textbook 1
Chapter 4 in core textbook 2
Chapter 5 in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 4 in core textbook 1
Chapter 5 in core textbook 2
Chapter 4 in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 5 in core textbook 1
Chapter 6 in core textbook 2
Chapter 5 in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 5 in core textbook 1
Chapter 7 in core textbook 2
Chapter 7 in supplementary
textbook
09.03.2015
8
Midterm Exam
16.03.2015
9
C Arrays Data Type: One
Dimensional Arrays
23.03.2015
10
C Arrays Data Type: Two
Dimensional Arrays
30.03.2015
11
C Pointers and indirect
referencing
12
06.04.2015
C Characters and Strings
13
13.04.2015
C Structure Data Type
Chapter 6 in core textbook 1
Chapter 7 in core textbook 2
Chapters 6 and 7 in
supplementary textbook
Chapter 6 in core textbook 1
Chapter 8 in core textbook 2
Chapter 7 and 8 in
supplementary textbook
Chapter 7 in core textbook 1
Chapter 9 in core textbook 2
Chapter 11 in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 8 in core textbook 1
Chapter 11 in core textbook 2
Chapter 9 in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 9 in core textbook 1
Chapter 10 in supplementary
textbook
14
20.04.2015
Applications of C Structure
data types
15
27.04.2015
C File Processing
16
04.05.2015
Final Exam
Chapter 10 in core textbook 1
Chapter 10 in supplementary
textbook
Chapter 11 in core textbook 1
Chapter 11 in supplementary
textbook
This syllabus is a guide for the course and any modifications to it will be announced in advance.