Programming languages and algorithms constitute the core of information science and engineering. In this class we learn basic
constructs in the programming language C, which is a widely-used language and let students solve some exercises. Though solving
exercises students experience designing algorithms and write programs. Although this class does not cover all the constructs
in C, we aim at understanding core of C so that we can acquire constructs, which this class does not cover, as needed from
the next semester.
By taking this class we learn core of the language C. We acquire the computational model of imperative programming through
the C language, which may help us to acquire other imperative languages or object-oriented languages.
- Understanding the syntax and semantics for basic constructs in C (variable declarations, assignments, iterations, blocks, function declarations, and types) and being able to write programs by freely combining them.
- Being able to use library functions for input/output of files (including standard input and output) among standard C libraries (libc).
- Being able to design algorithms and write programs in the language C for given simple exercises.
| exercises | mid-term exam | final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6% | 18% | 24% | 48% |
| 2. | 2% | 0% | 2% | 4% |
| 3. | 6% | 18% | 24% | 48% |
| Total. | 14% | 36% | 50% | - |
Basic exercises are evaluated on a 13-point scale, mid-term exam a 37-point, and final exam a 50-point. When the basic exercises
is E points, the mid exam M points, and the final exam F points, the overall score is E+M+F.
Note that the score of advanced exercises is added to the above score up to 60 points.
If you can write programs in C by yourself for the given simple problems for which
high school students can imagine procedures, you are in the level of obtaining 60-point.
Note that the score of advanced exercises is added to the above score up to 60 points.
If you can write programs in C by yourself for the given simple problems for which
high school students can imagine procedures, you are in the level of obtaining 60-point.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | In each lecture, in the former half we learn some constructs or concepts in C language and in the latter half we solve two
exercises concerning the contents in the former half. Materials are put on the lecture web page. Types and operations, Conditional branches, evaluation of expressions - The four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, mutiplication, and division) - integer types, floating types - cast operator - if statements - evaluation of expressions - relational operators like < and <= |
Recall how to use emacs and gcc command. | 80minutes |
| 2. | Compound statements, iterations, labels - while statements - for statements - labels, goto statements |
Study compound statements, iterations, and labels. | 90minutes |
| 3. | Expression statements, assignment expression, logical operators, break statement, continue statement - assignment operator = - logical operators &&, ||, ! - break statement, continue statement |
Study expression statements, assignment expression, logical operators, break statement, and continue statement. | 90minutes |
| 4. | Declarations of arrays and variables, initialization - syntax for variable declarations - multi-dimensional arrays |
Study declarations of arrays and variables, and initialization. | 90minutes |
| 5. | Functions - syntax and semantics of function declarations - syntax and semantics of return statements - syntax and semantics of function call expression - scope of formal arguments |
Study functions. | 90minutes |
| 6. | Pointers - operator & - pointer types - operator * - addition and subtraction between pointer and integers - passing arrays to functions - abbreviation of formal parameters of pointer types |
Study pointers. | 90minutes |
| 7. | Mid-term examination - pencil-and-paper examinations for checking whether or not we understand the contents from the first to the seventh lectures and explanations for the problems after finishing the examination. |
Review everything until the last time. | 90minutes |
| 8. | Basic types, strings - integer types: char, short int, int, long int - floating types: float, double, long double - octal escape sequences - strings, string literals |
Study basic types and strings. | 90minutes |
| 9. | Structures - structure types - accessing members of structures - initialization of variables of structure types - naming types by typedef - passing structures to functions - arrow operator |
Study structures. | 90minutes |
| 10. | Dynamic allcations - heap - calloc function - sizeof operator - free function Unions, enumerations |
Study dynamic allocations. | 90minutes |
| 11. | Various constructs, input/output of files - comma operator - operators ++ and -- - library functions fopen, fclose, fprintf, and fscanf |
Study the comma operator, the operators ++ and --, and the library functions fopen, fclose, fprintf, and fscanf. | 90minutes |
| 12. | Exercises (1) - We solve a little complex problems. |
Review everything until the last time. | 90minutes |
| 13. | Exercises (2) - We solve a little complex problems. |
Solve the exercises not yet solved. | 90minutes |
| 14. | Final examination - pencil-and-paper examinations for checking whether or not we understand the contents from the first to the 13th lectures and explanations for the problems after finishing the examination. |
Review everything until the last time. | 90minutes |
| 15. | 90minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 1340minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
We use the following text book (in Japanese).
柴田望洋「新・明解C言語 入門編 第2版」SBクリエイティブ, 2021.
Although in the class we do not use the text book directly and do not explain following the text book, the contents of the lectures are mostly written in the book. We give lectures so that we can acquire the core of C language without the book, but we recommend that all students purchase the book. We can learn contents that are not covered in the class by reading the book by ourselves. In the class we learn dynamic memory allocation, which is not covered in the book,
and we do not learn bit operations, switch statements, compound assignment operators and so on, which is covered in the book, in the class.
We recommend the following book (in Japanese) for those who want to learn more.
「新・明解C言語実践編 第2版」, 柴田望洋著, ソフトバンククリエイティブ, 2023.
When taking a look at some terms of C language or library functions, the following dictionary (in Japanese) is useful. In paticular, all the items for library functions include example usage, which help us to write programs in the future. Unfortunately, it is difficult to purchase this book currently.
「新ANSI C言語辞典」，平林雅英 著，技術評論社, 1997.
When you study pointers in detail, we recommend the following book (in Japanese).
「新・明解C言語ポインタ完全攻略」, 柴田望洋著, SBクリエイティブ, 2016.
柴田望洋「新・明解C言語 入門編 第2版」SBクリエイティブ, 2021.
Although in the class we do not use the text book directly and do not explain following the text book, the contents of the lectures are mostly written in the book. We give lectures so that we can acquire the core of C language without the book, but we recommend that all students purchase the book. We can learn contents that are not covered in the class by reading the book by ourselves. In the class we learn dynamic memory allocation, which is not covered in the book,
and we do not learn bit operations, switch statements, compound assignment operators and so on, which is covered in the book, in the class.
We recommend the following book (in Japanese) for those who want to learn more.
「新・明解C言語実践編 第2版」, 柴田望洋著, ソフトバンククリエイティブ, 2023.
When taking a look at some terms of C language or library functions, the following dictionary (in Japanese) is useful. In paticular, all the items for library functions include example usage, which help us to write programs in the future. Unfortunately, it is difficult to purchase this book currently.
「新ANSI C言語辞典」，平林雅英 著，技術評論社, 1997.
When you study pointers in detail, we recommend the following book (in Japanese).
「新・明解C言語ポインタ完全攻略」, 柴田望洋著, SBクリエイティブ, 2016.
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- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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