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The book “Computer Concepts and C Programming” is designed to help the Engineering students of all Indian Universities. This book is written as per the new syllabus of the Visveswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum, India and it satisfies all the requirements of I/II semester students who aspire to learn the fundamentals of computers and C Programming. C is a structured programming language. This is most popular and a very powerful programming language. It is standardized and portable across multiple operating systems. C has been the most sought after programming language for developing the system software such as device drivers, compilers, parts of operating systems, interpreters for languages like Java, Prolog, etc. Among other popular programming languages like C++, Java and C#, C retained its position in software development activities. This book provides more than 100 example programs. All these programs are executed and tested on Borland C++ compiler and with the vi editor on UNIX. All the laboratory assignments are provided in Appendix–A. There are 150 multiple choice questions given for the readers to test their knowledge of C language.

This book is designed to provide a solid introduction to the basics of C programming, and demonstrate C’s power and flexibility in writing compact and efficient programs not only for information processing but also for high-level computations. It is an ideal text for the students of Computer Applications (BCA/MCA), Computer Science (B.Sc./M.Sc.), Computer Science and Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Information Technology (B.E./B.Tech.) as well as for the students pursuing courses in other engineering disciplines, both at the degree and diploma levels, possessing little or no programming experience. The book presents a comprehensive treat-ment of the language, highlighting its key features and illustrating effective programm-ing techniques by examples. The basic programming concepts such as data types, input and output statements, looping statements, etc. are clearly explained in a simplified manner. The advanced techniques such as functions, pointers and files are discussed thoroughly. One of the key topics, Data Structures, is explained in detail with diagrammatic representations and well-written programs. The linked list, the heart of the data structure part, is very well illustrated. The final part of the book contains a collection of solved programs to reinforce the understanding of the concepts of the C language.

Section One : Computer Concepts Module 1 : Introduction to Digital Computer Module 2: The Hardware Module 3: Software Module 4: Computing Environments Section Two : Programming in C Module 1 : Algorithms and Flow Charts Module 2: Fundamentals of C Module 3: First Venture into C Module 4: Control Structures in C Module 5: Arrays Module 6: User Defined Functions in C Module 7: Strings in C Module 8: Pointers Appendix Index Selected References.

This book introduces students to the basics of computers, software and internet along with how to program computers using the C language. It is intended for an introductory course that gives beginning engineering and science students a firm rooting in the fundamental principles of computers and information technology, and also provides invaluable insights into key concepts of computing through development of skills in programming and problem solving using C language. To this end, the book is eminently suitable for the first-year engineering students of all branches and MCA students, as per the prescribed syllabus of several universities. C is a difficult language to learn if it is not methodically introduced. The book explains C and its basic programming techniques in a way suitable for beginning students. It begins by giving students a solid foundation in algorithms to help them grasp the overall concepts of programming a computer as a problem-solving tool. Simple aspects of C are introduced first to enable students to quickly start writing programs. More difficult concepts in the latter parts of the book, such as pointers and their use, have been presented in an accessible manner making the learning of C an exciting and interesting experience. The methodology used is to illustrate each new concept with a program and emphasize a good style in programming to allow students to gain sufficient skills in problem solving. KEY FEATURES Self-contained introduction to both computers and programming for beginners All important features of C illustrated with over 100 examples Good style in programming emphasized Laboratory exercises on applications of MS Office, namely, Word processing, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint are included.

This book contains some special features to aid you on your path to learn about fundamental concepts of computer and later programming with C in easy way. Each chapter provides concrete examples and explanation of concepts. You will get knowledge of new concepts like grid computers, storage area network, Bluetooth, etc. Numerous sample programs illustrate C's features and concepts so that you can apply them in your computer lab with ease. Each chapter ends with section containing common questions relating to the chapter with reference to older year questions asked in university exams. It contains objective questions and exercises that tests your knowledge of the concepts and helps you prepare for aptitude test conducted by various software companies at the time of recruitment. --

Computer SystemsThe Computer defined, Computers for individual users, Computers for organizations, The parts of a computer system, The information processing cycle, Essential computer hardware.Interacting with ComputerThe Keyboard - The standard keyboard layout, How the computer accepts input from the keyboard, The mouse, Variants of the mouse, Inputting data in other ways - Devices for the hand, Optical Input Devices, Audiovisual Input Devices.Video and sound - Monitors, Data projectors, Sound systems, Printing - Commonly used printers - Dot matrix printers, Ink jet printers, Laser printers.Processing DataTransforming Data into Information : How computers represent data, How computers process data, Factors affecting processing speed, Microcomputer processors, Extending the processor's power to other devices.Storing DataTypes of storage devices, Measuring and improving drive performance.Using Operating SystemsOperating system basics, The purpose of operating system, Types of operating system, Providing a user interface, PC operating systems - DOS; Windows - NT workstation, 9X, 2000 Professional, XP, Linux for the desktop.Networks and the InternetNetworking basic - the uses of a network, Common types of networks, Network topologies and protocols, What is the Internet? Internet's major services, Understanding the world wide web, Using E-mail.Algorithms and FlowchartsAlgorithms, Flowcharts, Divide and conquer strategy. Writing algorithms and drawing flowcharts for simple exercises - Swapping contents of 2 variables, Largest of given three numbers, Solving a given quadratic equation, Factorial of a given integer.Constants, Variables and Data typesCharacters set, C tokens, Keywords and Identifiers, Constants, Variables, Data types, Declaration of variables.Operators and ExpressionsArithmetic operators, Relational operators, Logical operators, Assignment operators, Increment and Decrement operators, Conditional operator, Bitwise operators, Special operators, Arithmetic expressions, Evaluation of expressions, Precedence of Arithmetic operators, Type conversions in expressions, Operator precedence and associativity.Managing Input and Output OperationsReading a character, Writing a character, Formatted Input, Formatted OutputDecision Making and BranchingDecision making with if statement, Simple if statement, The if&else statement, Nesting of if&else statements, The else& if ladder, The switch statement, The ?: operator, The Goto statementDecision Making and LoopingThe while statement, The do statement, The for statement, Jumps in LoopsArraysOne-dimensional Arrays, Declaration of one-dimensional Arrays, Initialization of one-dimensional Array, Two-dimensional Arrays, Initializing two-dimensional Arrays.User-Defined FunctionsNeed for User-defined Functions, A multi-function Program, Elements of User-defined Functions, Definition of Functions, Return Values and their Types, Function Calls, Function Declaration, Category of Functions, No Arguments and no Return Values, Arguments but no Return Values, Arguments with Return Values, No Argument but Returns a Value, Functions that Return Multiple Values.

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the First International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education, TECH-EDU 2018, held in Thessaloniki, Greece, on June 20-22, 2018. The 30 revised full papers along with 18 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions.The papers are organized in topical sections on new technologies and teaching approaches to promote the strategies of self and co-regulation learning (new-TECH to SCRL); eLearning 2.0: trends, challenges and innovative perspectives; building critical thinking in higher education: meeting the challenge; digital tools in S and T learning; exploratory potentialities of emerging technologies in education; learning technologies; digital technologies and instructional design; big data in education and learning analytics.

The Computer Concepts and C Programming book helps you to master the fundamentals of computer and C programming language. The book is divided into two sections - the first section provides an in-depth coverage of basic concepts of computer, such as input/output devices, memory devices, operating systems, and networking. The second section of the book elaborates different programming techniques in C programming and covers concepts, such as variables, operators, strings, managing input-output, arrays, and pointers. The book is ideal for students who want to build their future in the field of software development.