Programming in C

• Topics

  • Getting started - Data Types & Pointers, C Pitfalls
  • Problem solving and functional abstraction
  • Data abstraction using C - Structured Data Types, Data Abstraction, Further C Pitfalls
  • Pointer types and debugging techniques in C
  • File processing - text and binary files
  • Managing C programs - storage classes, multi-file programs, C pre-processor, development tools
  • Module abstraction and portability in C
  • Dynamic memory management
  • Dynamic data structures
  • Program readability and usability - enumerated types, unions, command-line args, Basic File I/O
  • Generics and reusability

• Study resources

  • Instructional Methods

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Embedded Multimedia
    • Online Quizzes/Tests
    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Lecture capture
    • Standard Media
    • Streaming Multimedia
    • Web links

  • Online Materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Quizzes
    • Audio-Video streaming
    • FAQs
    • Printable format materials

Entry Requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this unit:

• RMI-CPT121-Programming 1
• RMI-CPT12

Others

Or have significant programming experience before starting this subject.

Special requirements

• OtherDetails -

  Unrestricted broadband access to enable working in the C programming environment on RMIT core teaching servers an advantage. Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions / recordings.

This subject teaches practical, modern software development practices in the C programming language. This subject extends the study of programming principles developed in pre-requisite subjects, including use of defensive programming, debugging, testing, coding standards and practices and software design principles. This subject may serve as a foundation for further studies in Computer Science and Software Engineering.

• Assignment 1 (15%)
• Invigilated Exam (50%)
• Assignment 2 (30%)
• Debugging Exercise (5%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.