C: Introduction for Those New to Programming

Prerequisites

A course in basic C programming intended for beginners to programming only. The aim of the course is to get everyone to the stage of being able to write small utility programs in C for carrying out simple calculations and data manipulation.

Whilst a detailed knowledge of Unix is not necessary, attendees should be capable of creating and manipulating text files on a Unix system (as covered on the first day of the Unix Introduction).

• constants and variables
• numerical calculations
• reading and writing files
• conditional statements
• arrays
• library and user-written functions

Each session will begin with a lecture, followed by a practical session in which attendees will have an opportunity to work on some simple programming exercises for themselves.

C: Introduction on PWF Linux

• The practical sessions will use the Computing Service PWF Linux system (if necessary temporary accounts will be provided for the duration of the course).
• Self-taught courses are also available.

Three half day sessions