AKTU Programming Languages (ACS101) Notes & Study Material PDF – B.Tech 1st Year

This comprehensive study material covers Unit 1 to Unit 5, progressing from fundamental C programming concepts to Python programming, data structures and practical applications. The course carries 3 credits and 45 NCrF hours.

📚 What You Will Learn

UNIT 1 – Programming Basics (C)

• Introduction to C Programming
• History and evolution of C
• Structure of a C program
• Compilation and execution
• Machine, Assembly and High-Level Languages
• Translators, Compiler and Interpreter
• Linker and Loader
• Data Types and Variables
• Constants
• Operators
• Input/Output using printf() and scanf()
• Type Conversion
• Expressions and Operator Precedence
• Complete worked C programs

The PDF includes practical programs such as Simple Interest Calculator, Swapping Two Numbers and Even/Odd checking, along with tutorial practice problems.

UNIT 2 – Decision Making and Control Flow (C)

• if, if-else, nested if
• else-if ladder
• switch-case
• for, while, do-while
• break and continue
• Functions
• Parameters and return values
• Call-by-value
• Recursion
• Factorial and Fibonacci programs

UNIT 3 – Arrays, Strings & Pointers (C)

• Arrays
• Array operations and algorithms
• Strings
• String functions
• Pointers
• Structures
• File handling
• Important programming questions
• Viva/oral examination questions

The Unit 3 material specifically covers foundational array algorithms, C strings, pointers, structures and file handling.

UNIT 4 – Python Introduction

• Why Python?
• Python syntax and indentation
• Variables and dynamic typing
• Data types
• Type casting
• Operators
• Conditional statements
• Loops
• Functions
• Comparison of C and Python
• Google Colab/Jupyter-based programming

UNIT 5 – Python Data Structures & Applications

• Lists
• Tuples
• Dictionaries
• Sets
• File handling
• NumPy
• Matplotlib
• Data-driven programming
• IoT-style mini-project/application

⭐ Key Features

✔ Complete Unit 1–5 coverage
✔ AKTU ACS101 oriented content
✔ C Programming + Python
✔ Simple explanations with examples
✔ Numerous programming examples
✔ Source code and expected outputs
✔ Diagrams and flowcharts
✔ Comparison tables
✔ Tutorial practice problems
✔ Important examination questions
✔ Viva/oral examination questions
✔ Practical and application-oriented learning

🎯 Ideal For

• AKTU B.Tech First Year students
• Common to All Branches 
• ACS101 students
• Semester examination preparation
• Students learning C Programming
• Students transitioning from C to Python
• Beginners developing programming fundamentals

The notes follow a clear progression: C fundamentals → control flow → arrays/pointers → Python basics → Python data structures and applications.

Prepared by Sandeep Vishwakarma, University Academy, Greater Noida