Programming Basics
Educational Services for Outreach at Scale (ESOS)
August 2nd, 2021 to October 10th, 2021
Course Content | Teaching Faculty | Duration and Venue |
Who Should Attend | Course Fee and Certification | How to Apply |
Note | Address For Communication | |
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Programme Overview
Learn basic computer programming skills and master the art of writing C/C++ programs to solve real-world problems. Basic concepts of computer programming are introduced, starting with the notion of an algorithm. Emphasis is on developing the ability to write programs to solve practical computational problems.
Learners will read and understand many sample programs and will have to write several on their own. This course deals with basic programming and sets the foundation for solid programming practices for beginners.
Course content
The topics covered in this course:
- Algorithms
- Elements of C/C++ programming languages
- Basic data types
- Sequential and conditional execution
- Iterative solutions
- Arrays, matrices, and their applications
- Functions
- Sorting and searching
- Elements of string processing
- Introduction to pointers
- Basics of Software Engineering
- Structures
- File Processing
The detailed description is given below:
Topic 1: Procedures, programs, and computers
- Know the basic Architecture of a Computer
- Learn to write simple programs
- Get introduced to C++
- Learn how to process integers and the basic calculation concepts
Topic 2: Sequential and Conditional execution of Programs
- Differentiate between Arithmetic and C++ Programming
- Learn to write basic C++ programs
- Know how to solve problems using programming
- Familiarize with Sequential and Conditional Execution in C++
Topic 3: Iterative Solutions
- Learn the necessity and usage of Iteration
- Know the concept of Loops in C++
- Learn to use Loops and assignment operators
- Determine which loop is better suited for a problem
Topic 4: Functions
- Learn to use Function in programming
- Get introduced to calling functions
- Distinguish between different calling functions
- Know the proper usage of Recursion and Iteration
Topic 5: Arrays and Matrices
- Know the basics of Array
- Learn to solve problems using Arrays
- Learn the application of Matrices
- Learn data handling in C++
Topic 6: Sorting and Searching
- Know how to sort data in C++
- Distinguish between different sorting method
- Know the usability and limitations of each type of sort
- Learn how to run a search function
Topic 7: Strings and Pointers
- Learn about Strings and its application in C++
- Know more about Pointers
- Learn the usage of Pointers in calling functions
- Have a better understanding of the concepts of Dynamic Memory Allocation
- Know about the good programming practices
Topic 8: Structures
- Get introduced to Object Oriented Programming Structures
- Learn to write functions for implementing the structures
- Know the limitations which might occur while writing the functions
- Learn the relationship between pointers and structures
- Understand the concept of linking structures better
Topic 9: File Processing
- Learn to access files through C++
- Learn to write functions to process data within files
- Know how to create and access binary file
- Learn to process the file without actually reading the data
Topic 10: Looking Ahead
- Get introduced to Software Engineering
- Know the types of Software
- Familiarize with the principles of software engineering
Teaching Faculty
Prof. Deepak B Phatak, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of CSE, IIT Bombay
Prof. Supratik Chakraborty, Dept. of CSE, IIT Bombay
Mr. Nagesh Karmali, Sr. Manager (Research), Dept. of CSE, IIT Bombay
Ms. Firuza Karmali (Aibara), Project Manager,Dept. of CSE, IIT Bombay
Duration and Venue
Registration Opens |
June 28, 2021 |
Registration Ends |
August 15, 2021 |
Course Starts |
August 2, 2021 |
Course Ends |
October 10, 2021 |
Total Duration |
10 weeks |
This course will be conducted in an instructor-paced mode, i.e. the lecture videos, slides, reading materials, activities, and graded assignments for each topic will be released week by week. However, you can attempt the graded assignments at your own pace before the course ends.
Release Schedule
No. |
Topic |
Release Date |
Interaction Date |
1 |
Procedures, programs, and computers |
02-Aug-21 |
Sat, 14 Aug at 04:00 PM |
2 |
Sequential and Conditional execution of Programs |
09-Aug-21 |
Sat, 21 Aug at 04:00 PM |
3 |
Iterative Solutions |
16-Aug-21 |
Sat, 28 Aug at 04:00 PM |
4 |
Functions |
23-Aug-21 |
Sat, 4 Sep at 04:00 PM |
5 |
Arrays and Matrices |
30-Aug-21 |
Sat, 11 Sep at 04:00 PM |
6 |
Sorting and Searching |
06-Sep-21 |
Sat, 18 Sep at 04:00 PM |
7 |
Strings and Pointers |
13-Sep-21 |
Sat, 25 Sep at 04:00 PM |
8 |
Structures |
20-Sep-21 |
Sat, 2 Oct at 04:00 PM |
9 |
File Processing |
27-Sep-21 |
Sat, 9 Oct at 04:00 PM |
10 |
Looking Ahead |
04-Oct-21 |
Who Should Attend
The course can be taken by any learner who desires to learn to program. Knowledge of high school mathematics is essential and adequate. Exposure to pre-calculus is desirable.
Course Fee and Certification
The registration fee for the course is Rs. 570/-. However, register before 30 July 2021 for Rs. 470/- only to avail an early bird registration discount.
Important Payment Instruction:
Please note that the registration fee once paid is neither refundable nor adjustable under any circumstances.
While making a payment for the course,
(i) If you receive a transaction failure message and your amount is NOT debited, please pay again by logging in to IITBombayX-LAKSHYA programme(https://www.it.iitb.ac.in/lakshya) website.
(ii) If your amount is debited and you still receive a transaction failure message, please DO NOT make another payment. Send a mail to workshopfund@cse.iitb.ac.in with cc to Eoutreach eoutreach@it.iitb.ac.in with a subject "Transaction failure but amount debited". Also, provide the transaction details in the mail. You will soon receive a reply from us on the same.
Honor Code e-Certificates will be issued on successful completion of the course based on the grading policy mentioned in the course. Please note that all e-certificates will be issued online after the course ends on 10 October 2021. No hard copies will be given.
How to Apply
Enrollment will be strictly online, and no other mode of application will be entertained. The online registration is available from 28 June 2021 till 15 August 2021.
Course registration steps for the IITBombayX-Lakshya portal:
- Once you select the course of your interest from the homepage. A page will open where Click on the link “Click here for registration form” to get enrolled for this course.
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- Once the payment is successful , you will receive an automated email. Also, your name will be listed in the ‘List of Participants’ page in Course page.
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Note
The course content is released under Open Source License. All participants must agree that the content contributed by them in any form, (assignments, questions, etc.) would be released under Open Source Licence, by accepting the terms mentioned under ‘No Objection Certificate’. All contributors will be acknowledged.
Address For Communication
Dr. Kalpana Kannan
Project Coordinator, ESOS Project
Department of CSE, Kanwal Rekhi Building,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Mumbai - 400 076.
Tel.: +91 9833594905 (Mahendra)
Email: eoutreach@it.iitb.ac.in
Website - www.it.iitb.ac.in/lakshya/ www.iitbombayx.in