Course Outline (PF course in C++)
(Theory + Lab)
1. Introduction to Programming
Understanding the basics of programming
Overview of C++ and its applications
Setting up the environment (IDE, compiler, etc.)
Writing your first C++ program
Understanding Flow Charts and Pseudo Code
2. Basic Programming Concepts
Variables and Data Types
Input and Output (cin, cout)
Operators: Arithmetic, Relational, Logical, and
Assignment, Unary
Comments and Code Structure
3. Control Structures
Conditional Statements: if, else, else if, nested if and
switch
Loops: for, while, and do-while
Nested Loops and Decision-Making
4. Arrays and Strings
Introduction to Arrays (1D and 2D)
String Manipulation and Built-in Functions
Common Array and String Problems
5. Functions in C++
Function Basics and Syntax
Passing Arguments (by Value and by Reference)
Returning Values
Scope and Lifetime of Variables
6. Pointers and Dynamic Memory Allocation
Introduction to Pointers
Memory Management: new and delete
Pointer Arithmetic and Common Errors
8. Debugging and Problem-Solving
Understanding Errors (Syntax, Runtime, Logical)
Debugging Techniques
Approaches to Problem-Solving
9. Final Project Guidance
Analyzing Project Requirements
Designing and Structuring the Project
Implementing and Testing the Project
Practice and Assessment
200+ Programming Questions for Practice
Quizzes to Reinforce Learning
Assignments to Apply Concepts
Outcomes of the Course
By the end of this course, you will:
Build strong programming logic and problem-solving
skills.
Be prepared to tackle Object-Oriented Programming
(OOP).
Confidently complete your final project.
Secure an excellent grade in your PF course.