Problem Solving using C Lab (MCA)

Hands-on C programs on control structures, functions, arrays, pointers, structures and file handling.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters24Topics

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01Exp Group 1: Basic Programs and Operators 4 topics

Input-output with printf and scanf
Arithmetic and temperature conversion
Swapping with and without a third variable
Bitwise operators

02Exp Group 2: Decision Making and Loops 5 topics

Largest of three numbers
Roots of a quadratic equation
Prime, Armstrong and palindrome numbers
Fibonacci series and factorial
Pattern printing

03Exp Group 3: Arrays and Strings 4 topics

Linear and binary search
Bubble and selection sort
Matrix addition, transpose and multiplication
String functions without library calls

04Exp Group 4: Functions and Recursion 3 topics

Call by value and call by reference
Recursive factorial, GCD and Fibonacci
Tower of Hanoi

05Exp Group 5: Pointers, Structures and Unions 4 topics

Pointer arithmetic on arrays
Dynamic memory with malloc, calloc and free
Student records using an array of structures
Union and its memory size

06Exp Group 6: File Handling and Command-line Arguments 4 topics

Writing and reading text files
Copying one file to another
Counting characters, words and lines
Command-line arguments with argc and argv

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You will be able to

Write algorithms and flowcharts and convert them into C programs
Use decision statements, loops and functions including recursion
Process arrays, matrices and strings
Use pointers, dynamic memory, structures and unions
Read and write data files and handle command-line arguments
Maintain a lab record with program, test data and output

Who it is for

MCA students of Semester 1 (AKTU, Lucknow)
MCA entrants from non-computer backgrounds (B.Sc / B.Com) who need coding practice

What you need

Problem Solving using C theory (studied alongside)
Lab computer with GCC or Code::Blocks (provided at the centre)

Questions

Which syllabus does this Problem Solving using C Lab course follow?

It follows the AKTU (Lucknow) MCA syllabus for Semester 1. If your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university's syllabus and unit order.

What happens in the lab exam?

You write and run programs given by the examiner, show output for test data, submit the lab record and answer viva questions.

Can I practise at home?

Yes. The trainer helps you install a free compiler such as GCC with Code::Blocks or VS Code.