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Programming Principles and Algorithms (BCA)

Problem solving, algorithms, flowcharts, pseudocode and basic programming constructs.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters23Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Problem Solving and Algorithms 4 topics
  1. Steps of problem solving
  2. Top-down and bottom-up approach
  3. Definition and properties of an algorithm
  4. Writing algorithms for simple problems
02Unit 2: Flowcharts and Pseudocode 4 topics
  1. Flowchart symbols
  2. Rules for drawing flowcharts
  3. Pseudocode conventions
  4. Flowcharts for sum, largest, factorial, prime
03Unit 3: Programming Concepts 5 topics
  1. Generations of programming languages
  2. Compiler, interpreter, assembler
  3. Linker and loader
  4. Variables, constants and data types
  5. Operators and precedence
04Unit 4: Control Structures 5 topics
  1. Sequence
  2. Selection - if, if-else, switch
  3. Iteration - while, do-while, for
  4. Nested loops and tracing
  5. Modular programming and functions
05Unit 5: Searching, Sorting and Complexity 5 topics
  1. Linear and binary search
  2. Bubble, selection and insertion sort
  3. Recursion
  4. Time and space complexity
  5. Big-O notation

About

You will be able to

  • Analyse a problem and break it into steps using a top-down approach
  • Write algorithms and pseudocode with the properties of a good algorithm
  • Draw flowcharts using standard symbols
  • Explain programming language generations and the roles of compiler, interpreter, assembler, linker and loader
  • Use sequence, selection and iteration constructs and trace their output
  • Write and compare simple searching and sorting algorithms using Big-O notation

Who it is for

  • BCA students of Semester 1 (UP state universities, Lucknow University pattern)
  • Beginners who want a strong logic base before learning C programming

What you need

  • Class 12 mathematics or basic arithmetic and logic
  • No prior programming knowledge needed

Questions

Which syllabus does this Programming Principles and Algorithms course follow?

It follows the common UP state university BCA syllabus (University of Lucknow pattern) for BCA Semester 1. If your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university's syllabus and unit order.

Which language is used in this paper?

The paper is language-independent (algorithms, flowcharts, pseudocode); examples are shown in C so students are ready for Semester 2.

Will I get practice in tracing programs?

Yes. The trainer gives dry-run (trace table) exercises for loops, searching and sorting.

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