Learn systematic approaches to writing, compiling, testing, and debugging C programs. Master essential development tools and practices.
Learn systematic approaches to writing, compiling, testing, and debugging C programs. Master essential development tools and practices.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Introductory C Programming Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Plan and write structured C programs
Compile and run code effectively
Test programs systematically
Debug code using professional tools
Develop practical programming projects
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.43 Hours PreRecorded video
9 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches systematic approaches to writing, testing, and debugging C programs. Students learn program planning, code compilation, and debugging techniques using professional tools like GDB and Valgrind. The curriculum includes practical assignments culminating in a poker probability calculator project. Special emphasis is placed on testing methodologies and systematic debugging approaches.
Writing Code
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Compiling and Running
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Testing and debugging
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Project
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Associate Professor of the Practice
Andrew Hilton is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, where he has been teaching since 2012. Before joining Duke, he worked as an advisory engineer at IBM. One of the key courses he teaches is ECE 551, an intensive introduction to programming designed to equip graduate students with no prior experience to master programming and tackle advanced courses. In 2015, Professor Hilton received the Klein Family Distinguished Teaching Award for his excellence in teaching. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Assistant Professor of the Practice at Duke University
Dr. Genevieve M. Lipp is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science departments at Duke University. She teaches a variety of courses, including programming in C++, dynamics, control systems, and robotics. Dr. Lipp is passionate about integrating technology into education to enhance learning outcomes and has previously worked in the Center for Instructional Technology at Duke. She holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, focusing on nonlinear dynamics, as well as a B.S.E. in mechanical engineering and a B.A. in German, both from Duke University. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as the Director of the Duke Engineering First Year Computing program, where she focuses on improving computing education within the engineering curriculum and fostering students' self-efficacy in their studies.
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