Advanced C Programming: Data Types
Master advanced data structures in C programming, including custom types, structures, and linked lists with hands-on practice.
Master advanced data structures in C programming, including custom types, structures, and linked lists with hands-on practice.
Enhance your C programming skills with this comprehensive course on advanced data types and structures. Learn to define custom data types, create and manipulate structures, and implement dynamic linked lists. Practice with an innovative browser-based coding tool that provides instant feedback. The course focuses on efficient data storage and processing techniques, memory management, and practical implementation of complex data structures.
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What you'll learn
Define and implement custom data types using structures
Manage memory efficiently with structure pointers and operators
Create and manipulate dynamic linked lists
Implement sorting and searching algorithms for structured data
Understand memory allocation for complex data structures
Develop efficient data storage and processing solutions
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Module Description
This course provides advanced instruction in C programming, focusing on complex data types and structures. Students learn to create and manage custom data types, understand memory usage in structures, and implement dynamic data structures like linked lists. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through hands-on coding exercises using a browser-based development environment that provides immediate feedback. Special attention is given to memory management and efficient data organization.
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Professor of Engineering | Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Petra Bonfert-Taylor is a Professor and the Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Technical University of Berlin in 1996 and spent three years as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Michigan before joining Wesleyan University as a tenure-track professor. During her time at Wesleyan, she created the course "Introduction to Complex Analysis" (available on Coursera). In 2015, she transitioned to Dartmouth as a tenured full professor. Petra has an extensive record of publications and has delivered lectures to both national and international audiences. Her research has been supported by numerous grants from the National Science Foundation, and she is equally committed to teaching. She has received multiple accolades, including the Binswanger Prize for Excellence in Teaching at Wesleyan University, the Excellence in Teaching Award at Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering, and the NH High Tech Council Tech Teacher of the Year Award. Petra is deeply committed to broadening access to high-quality education and developing innovative teaching methods that provide equal opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
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Computer Science Educator and Educational Technology Innovator
Rémi Sharrock serves as an Associate Professor at Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, where he combines expertise in distributed systems research with innovative approaches to computer science education. After earning his PhD in Computer Science from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse in 2010, he has established himself as a leader in both academic research and educational innovation. His research portfolio spans autonomic computing, large-scale distributed systems, and educational technology, with significant contributions to cloud computing, smart grids, and wireless sensor networks. Sharrock has gained international recognition for his educational innovations, particularly for developing the "C Programming with Linux" professional certificate program with Dartmouth College, which won the prestigious 2019 edX Prize and has attracted over 170,000 learners worldwide. He created groundbreaking educational tools including WebLinux, a browser-based Linux emulator, and Codecast, an interactive programming tutorial system. His first MOOC, "ABC du Langage C," won the 2016 Google Award for most innovative MOOC, and he continues to collaborate with major universities like Cornell and Stanford on research into online learning effectiveness. At age 36, he has already transformed computer science education through his innovative approach to teaching programming, making complex technical concepts accessible to beginners while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
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