This course is for everyone. In the new world we live in, coding is a universally valuable skill, whether you're a scientist, artist, or a humanist. Algorithms are everywhere, and we all have to understand how they work. The C language is particularly well suited as an introduction to coding: It's a tried-and-true language, and it allows you to understand computing processes at a deep level.
This course is part of the Coding for Everyone: C and C++ Specialization
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Coding for Everyone: C and C++ SpecializationUniversity of California, Santa CruzAbout this Course
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Learner Career Outcomes
10%
started a new career after completing these courses
17%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 15 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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University of California, Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is an outstanding public research university with a deep commitment to undergraduate education. It’s a place that connects people and programs in unexpected ways while providing unparalleled opportunities for students to learn through hands-on experience.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Introduction
An overview of the course, a history of the C language, and a first set of programming activities.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 68 min)
4 hours to complete
Lexical Elements and Data Types
Lexical elements and data types, programming activities of increasing sophistication, and an optional discussion of more advanced issues.
4 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 102 min)
3 hours to complete
Flow of Control and Simple Functions
Flow of control and simple functions, even more sophisticated programming activities, and an optional discussion of more advanced issues.
3 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 62 min)
1 hour to complete
Advanced Functions, Recursion, Arrays, and Pointers
A continuation of functions, recursion, arrays, and pointers.
1 hour to complete
11 videos (Total 66 min)
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TOP REVIEWS FROM C FOR EVERYONE: PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
by MAJun 21, 2020
I am really happy I did this course. The instructor is a really experienced teacher. This course gave a good start for learning the fundamentals and moving onto complex programming languages like C++.
by CNApr 21, 2020
Great course to gain a foundation in C programming! The video lectures, coding examples, and peer reviewing of assignments allows one to learn quick and in real time. Would definitely recommend it.
by VDAug 19, 2020
Great course to gain a foundation in C programming! The video lectures, coding examples, and peer reviewing of assignments allows one to learn quick and in real time. Would definitely recommend it.
by YROct 8, 2020
awesome experience!! Enjoyed studing c programming and came across lot of knowledge and ideas.Thanks to coursera for providing such a nice platform to the aspiring student all across the globe.
About the Coding for Everyone: C and C++ Specialization
This Specialization is intended for all programming enthusiasts, as well as beginners, computer and other scientists, and artificial intelligence enthusiasts seeking to develop their programming skills in the foundational languages of C and C++. Through the four courses — two in C, and two in C++ — you will cover the basics of programming in C and move on to the more advanced C++ semantics and syntax, which will prepare you to apply these skills to a number of higher-level problems using AI algorithms and Monte Carlo evaluation in complex games.
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