Course

General Problem Solving Concepts: Problem Solving in Everyday Life- Types of Problems-Difficulties with Problem Solving- Defining Problem – Data representation in Computer:Constants and Variables, Data types, how the computer stores the data, operators–Introduction to testing and coding the solution – Software Development Life Cycle. Algorithms: Introduction to Programming:Local and global variables, parameters and return values, Three logic structures: sequential logic, decision logic and loop logic. Sequential Logic Structure ,Flow chart for sequential logic, Decision Logic structures: If/Then/Else,Using straight – through logic, using positive logic, using negative logic, Logic conversion,The case logic structure, Flow chart for decision logic. Loop Logic structure: Incrementing,Accumulating, While/WhileEnd, Repeat/Until, Nested Loops, Flow chart for looping statements – Modules: Functions,Recursion Data Structures: Queues and Stacks, Lists and Higher Order functions – Trees and fractals using recursion

1. Maureen Sprankle and Jim Hubbar, “Problem Solving and Programming Concepts”, Ninth Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011.
2. Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen and Harry Lewis, “Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion”, Addison-Wesley Professional, First Edition,2008.
3. Paul Vickers ,“How to think like a programmer: Problem solving for the bewildered”,First Edition, Gaynor Redvers, 2008.
4. Dromey R.G, “ How to Solve it by Computers”, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, 2001.