So let’s begin the unwinding process, first of all by looking at the course’s aim, which is summed up pretty well in the course’s objectives:

“C# is prevalent on the Microsoft platform but is also being used to develop software that runs on Linux, Android, and iOS devices as well. Learning C# can position the student well for future programming opportunities, provides a solid foundation in object-oriented programming knowledge, and paves the way for learning other programming languages. This course aims to teach the student about the core tenets of the C# language.”

The syllabus consists of 12 modules, each week tackling two of them, and is structured around the material and flow of the C# title in the Microsoft Step-by-Step Developer series.

At this point is important to note that purchase of this book is totally optional and its exercises related to course modules are provided as a separate MS Word download, free of charge. However, a copy of Microsoft Visual C# 2013 Step by Step  would certainly prove useful in going beyond the basics taught in the course.

The course consists of the follwing Modules and topics: 

• Module One
  • Introducing C#
  • The Tools
  • Data Types, Variables, Operators and Expressions 

• Module Two
  • Introduction
  • C# Decision Statements
  • Repetition in C# 

• Module Three
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Exception Handling 

• Module Four
  • Introduction
  • Working with Arrays
  • Working with Enumerations (enum)
  • Working with Structures (struct) 

• Module Five
  • Introduction
  • Creating Classes in C#
  • Encapsulation
  • Static Methods and Static Classes
  • Anonymous Classes 

• Module Six
  • Introduction
  • More OOP
  • Resource Management (Garbage Collection)

• Module Seven
  • Introduction
  • Collections 

• Module Eight
  • Introduction
  • Working with Generics? 

• Module Nine
  • Introduction
  • Using Events and Delegates
    
    
• Module Ten
  • Introduction
  • Using LINQ
    
    
• Module Eleven
  • Introduction
  • Multitasking and Parallel Programming
  • More on Tasks
    
    
• Module Twelve
  • Introduction
  • Asynchronous Programming in C#
    
    

Just taking a quick glance at the list makes evident that a wide range of topics is covered with the language’s core being holistically examined

The material itself is a mixture of textual, video, instructions and demonstrations, multiple choice self assessment questions, hands on practice, and assignments.

 

 

 

Size wise, the modules are broken down into smaller nodes so that they can be easily ‘digested’, focused on quickly familiarizing you with the basics

Work flow wise, the suggested way is that after you’re done reading through the text and watching the videos, you have to complete the multiple choice questions, then try the hands on practice exercises (based on the Visual C# Step-by-Step guide) and then attempt the assignments. Both the multiple choice questions and assignments are the only ones getting graded, the first automatically and the latter by other students.

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