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• The typedef for function types had a typo resulting in compilation errors. The typos have been corrected in the lecture notes and the header file for Homework 3. Please download the new file as a basis for your assignment. The test harness for homework 3 has also been published so you can test your code. Also, the last two functions in Homework 3 have been designated OPTIONAL.
• Homework 3 has been posted. It is due at 11:59pm, Friday, 22th September (Updated)
• Homework 2 has been posted. It is due at 12:19pm, Monday, 11th September (Updated)

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Lecture: MWF 12:20 - 1:10pm, Olin 245
Lab: Upson B17 (on days announced)
Office Hours: M 4:30 - 5:30pm, Upson 331 (Call 5-1008)
Instructor: Saikat Guha (saikat@cs.cornell.edu)
Course Length: 4 weeks (Aug. 25 - Sep. 22)

This is a 1 credit S/U course that provides an introduction to the C programming language for students with programming experience at the CS100 level. The course covers basic syntax, programming paradigm, standard libraries, and debugging for C.

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