BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 1st Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2022-23)
BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving (also written as BCS201, KCS101) is a subject in the 1st year of the AKTU B.Tech programme (Semester 1 or Semester 2, depending on your group), prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Idea of Algorithm and Programming Basics, Conditional Branching, Arrays. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2022-23.
BCS101 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCS101 / BCS201 / KCS101 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Programming for Problem Solving |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 1st Year · Semester 1 or 2 (group rotation) |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2022-23 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-14 |
BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2022-23) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Idea of Algorithm · Programming Basics
Unit -1: Introduction to Components of a Computer System: Memory, Processor, I/O Devices, Storage, Operating System, Concept of Assembler, Compiler, Interpreter, Loader and Linker. Idea of Algorithm: Representation of Algorithm, Flowchart, Pseudo Code with Examples, From Algorithms to Programs, Source Code. Programming Basics: Structure of C Program, Writing and Executing the First C Program, Syntax and Logical Errors in Compilation, Object and Executable Code. Components of C Language. Standard I/O in C , Fundamental Data types, Variables and Memory Locations, Storage Classes.
Unit 2: Conditional Branching
Unit-2: Arithmetic Expressions and Precedence : Operators and Expression Using Numeric and Relational Operators, Mixed Operands, Type Conversion, Logical Operators, Bit Operations, Assignment Operator, Operator precedence and Associatively. Conditional Branching: Applying if and Switch Statements, Nesting if and Else and Switch.
Unit 3: Arrays
Unit-3: Iteration and Loops: Use of While, do While and for Loops, Multiple Loop Variables, Use of Break , Goto and Continue Statements. Arrays: Array Notation and Representation, Manipulating Array Elements, using Multi Dimensional Arrays. Character Arrays and Strings, Structure, union, Enumerated Data types, Array of Structures, Passing Arrays to Functions.
Unit 4
Unit-4: Functions: Introduction, Types of Functions, Functions with Array, Passing Parameters to Functions, Call by Value, Call by Reference, Recursive Functions. Basic of searching and Sorting Algorithms: Searching & Sorting Algorithms ( Linear Search , Binary search , Bubble Sort, Insertion and Selection Sort)
Unit 5
Unit-5: Pointers: Introduction, Declaration, Applications, Introduction to Dynamic Memory Allocation (Malloc, Calloc, Realloc, Free), String and String functions , Use of Pointers in Self-Referential Structures, Notion of Linked List (No Implementation) File Handling: File I/O Functions, Standard C Preprocessors, Defining and Calling Macros and Command-Line Arguments.
BCS101 Course Outcomes
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BCS101 Reference Books
- Schaum's Outline of Programming with C by Byron Gottfried , McGraw-Hill
- The C programming by Kernighan Brain W. and Ritchie Dennis M., Pearson Education .
- Computer Basics and C Programming by V.Rajaraman , PHI Learning Pvt. Limited, 2015.
- Computer Concepts and Programming in C, E Balaguruswami, McGraw Hill
- Computer Science- A Structured Programming Approach Using C, by Behrouz A. Forouzan,
- Let Us C By Yashwant P. Kanetkar.
- Problem Solving and Program Design in C, by Jeri R. Hanly, Elliot B. Koffman, Pearson Addison-
- Programming in C by Kochan Stephen G. Pearson Education – 2015.
- Computer Concepts and Programming in C by D.S. Yadav and Rajeev Khanna, New Age
- Computer Concepts and Programming by Anami, Angadi and Manvi, PHI Publication
- Computer Concepts and Programming in C by Vikas Gupta, Wiley India Publication
- Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C. Reema Thareja, Oxford Publication
Frequently Asked Questions about BCS101
What is the syllabus of BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving?
The AKTU BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving syllabus is divided into 5 units: Idea of Algorithm and Programming Basics; Conditional Branching; Arrays. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2022-23.
How many units are there in BCS101?
BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BCS101 the same subject as BCS201?
Yes. AKTU uses the BCS101 code when the subject is taught in Semester 1 and BCS201 when the same subject is taught in Semester 2. The syllabus content is identical — only the code changes.
Which semester is BCS101 taught in?
BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving does not have a fixed semester. AKTU runs the B.Tech first year in two groups: one group studies this subject in Semester 1 and the other studies it in Semester 2, then the two swap. Only Engineering Mathematics is fixed — Mathematics-I in Semester 1 and Mathematics-II in Semester 2.
How many credits is BCS101 worth?
BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BCS101 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BCS101 Programming for Problem Solving previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCS101?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT)), effective from 2022-23. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-14.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 1st Year Syllabus (Common to all branches except AG & BT), effective from 2022-23. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-14.