Programming and Problem Solving through 'C' Language (BCI104) crash course, Online BCA, Semester 1:
This subject introduces computer fundamentals, number systems and the C programming language, covering control flow, arrays, functions, pointers, structures,…
- 17 video lessons
- 10h 17m
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- 85 quiz questions
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17 lessons in Programming and Problem Solving through 'C' Language
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This subject introduces computer fundamentals, number systems and the C programming language, covering control flow, arrays, functions, pointers, structures, unions and file handling. After it you will be able to convert between number systems and write, structure and debug C programs that use arrays, recursion, dynamic memory and files.
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Computer Organization and Hardware Components
Module I, Introduction to Computer Fundamentals: Basic Computer Organization, Computer Hardware Components, Disk, Primary and Secondary Memory, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer, Monitor, CD etc.
Basic Computer Organisation: Introduction to computer system | Cbse class-XI· Gate Smashers· 12 min
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System Software, Application Software, Compilers and Interpreters
Module I, Introduction to Computer Fundamentals: Computer Software: Introduction to Application software, System Software, Compilers, Interpreters etc.
What is Software | Types of Software | CBSE Class XI· Gate Smashers· 11 min
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Operating System Basics: MS-DOS and Windows
Module I, Introduction to Computer Fundamentals: Basic Operating System Concepts, Functional knowledge of MSDOS and WINDOWS
Operating System: DOS & Windows | CUET PG 2026 Computer Science | Theory + MCQs |· Adda247 CUET PG · 40 min
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Number Systems, Conversions and ASCII
Module I, Introduction to Computer Fundamentals: Number System - Binary, Hexadecimal, Octal, and Decimal, Conversion from one number system to another, Computer Codes - ASCII
Computer Number System | Binary/ Decimal/ Octal/ Hexadecimal | All Conversion in One Shot | CTA· Computer Tech Academy· 31 min
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C Basics: Character Set, Variables and Data Types
Module II, Introduction to 'C' Language: Character set, Variables Identifiers, Data type, Constant
Variables & Data Types In C: C Tutorial In Hindi #6· CodeWithHarry· 20 min
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C Operators, Expressions and Input/Output
Module II, Introduction to 'C' Language: Arithmetic operation, operators, Expression, Assignments, basic input/output statements, Simple 'C' Programs
C Programming in One Shot | Part 1 | Variables, Operators and Input/ Output | C Complete Course· College Wallah· 185 min
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If, If-Else and Switch in C
Module II, Introduction to 'C' Language: Decision making in program, Relational Logical operators, if statements, if-else, nested if-else statements, Switch, case
If Else in 1 Video | C Programming | Lecture 2 | Complete C Course· College Wallah· 125 min
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Loops in C: While, Do-While, For and Nested Loops
Module II, Introduction to 'C' Language: loop, Do-While, While, for loop and nesting of loop
For loop in C Programming with examples· Gate Smashers· 5 min
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One-Dimensional Arrays in C
Module III, Arrays and Functions: One Dimensional Arrays, Arrays Manipulation
Arrays In C: C Tutorial In Hindi #23· CodeWithHarry· 26 min
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Sorting and Searching Arrays in C
Module III, Arrays and Functions: Sorting, Searching
SEARCHING & SORTING COMPLETE ( In just 50 min)· Vinay Mishra· 56 min
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Functions, Modular Programming and Call by Value vs Reference
Module III, Arrays and Functions: Problems solving Top down Approach, Modular Programming and functions, Passing Arguments, call by value and call by references
Functions In C: C Tutorial In Hindi #19· CodeWithHarry· 26 min
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Recursion in C
Module III, Arrays and Functions: Recursive function, Recursion
Recursion in C· Neso Academy· 11 min
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Pointers in C: Declaration and Initialization
Module IV, Pointers: Pointers: Declaration, Pointer assignments, initialization
Declaring & Initializing Pointers in C· Neso Academy· 4 min
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Dynamic Memory Allocation and Array of Pointers
Module IV, Pointers: Pointers and Dynamic Memory Allocation, Discuss Array of Pointers
Dynamic Memory Allocation Malloc Calloc Realloc & Free(): C Tutorial In Hindi #47· CodeWithHarry· 30 min
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Structures in C: Definition and Declaration
Module V, Structure and Union: Structure definition, Declaration, structure Assignments
C_109 Structures in C - part 1| Introduction to Structures | C Programming· Jenny's Lectures CS IT· 13 min
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Arrays of Structures, Nested Structures and Structure Pointers
Module V, Structure and Union: Arrays in structure, Structure Arrays, Pointer Structure, Nested Structure, Arrays and Arrays of Structure
C_112 Array of Structures in C | C Language Tutorials· Jenny's Lectures CS IT· 12 min
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Unions and File Handling in C
Module V, Structure and Union: Union and File Handling
File Handling in C Programming | Creating📁Opening📂Reading📁Writing📂Closing📂· Gate Smashers· 10 min
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Assignment
Student Marks Manager: A Complete C Mini-Project with Fundamentals Warm-Up
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Programming and Problem Solving through 'C' Language: common questions
This subject introduces computer fundamentals, number systems and the C programming language, covering control flow, arrays, functions, pointers, structures, unions and file handling. After it you will be able to convert between number systems and write, structure and debug C programs that use arrays, recursion, dynamic memory and files. It's the Programming and Problem Solving through 'C' Language subject of Online BCA, Semester 1, in 17 lessons: Computer Organization and Hardware Components; System Software, Application Software, Compilers and Interpreters; Operating System Basics: MS-DOS and Windows; Number Systems, Conversions and ASCII; C Basics: Character Set, Variables and Data Types; C Operators, Expressions and Input/Output; If, If-Else and Switch in C; Loops in C: While, Do-While, For and Nested Loops; One-Dimensional Arrays in C; Sorting and Searching Arrays in C; Functions, Modular Programming and Call by Value vs Reference; Recursion in C; Pointers in C: Declaration and Initialization; Dynamic Memory Allocation and Array of Pointers; Structures in C: Definition and Declaration; Arrays of Structures, Nested Structures and Structure Pointers; Unions and File Handling in C.
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About 10h 17m of video across 17 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Student Marks Manager: A Complete C Mini-Project with Fundamentals Warm-Up”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online BCA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.