- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Following on from COMP 2701, students continue their exploration of procedural programming with C to build software applications. COMP 2801 assumes students have prior knowledge of programming concepts with Java and procedural programming using C. After a brief review of introductory C, students move on to more advanced C concepts including scope, storage, linkage, and memory models. Participants will practice how to build commercial quality applications using the standard C library. T opics include implementing selected data structures and algorithms in C, using linked lists, binary trees and managing large C programs with multiple files. Labs and exercises use a variety of skills to debug programs and use complex control statements, and advanced functions with pointers, arrays, and strings. COMP 2801 is an elective for Applied Software Development (ASD) and required for the Computer Systems Certificate (CSC). Upon completion, successful students will be able to build and deploy a modular multi-file C program to industry standards.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 2701
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$588.53
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss programming language concepts such as scope, storage duration, linkage, and memory models.
- Describe complex control statements in C programs.
- Utilize advanced functions in C programs.
- Employ complex pointer concepts in relation to arrays and strings; pointers to pointer, function pointers, pointers to struct.
- Use pointers as function parameters to simulate pass-by-reference.
- Write complex string concepts for predefined functions in standard library for strings, strings in struct, sort solution with strings, and pointers vs. strings.
- Apply the functions in the standard C library in developing programs.
- Process arrays in C.
- Implement selected data structures and algorithms in C, including linked lists and binary trees.
- Perform file processing in C, with both sequential and random-access files.
- Manage large C programs that involve multiple files.
- Design, implement and debug software application programs written in C to industry standards.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Application Development with C (COMP 2801) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Software Development (ASD)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of COMP 2801 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51984
Dates
Sep 12 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 51984
- $588.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Bob Langelaan
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Midterm: October 31, 1830-2130, at Burnaby campus in SE12 322. Final Exam: December 5, 1830-2130, at Burnaby campus in SE12 322. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. No class October 17.
Status
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 2801 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93215
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 31 Loading
- CRN 93215
- $588.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Bob Langelaan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Midterm: February 24, 1830-2130, at Burnaby campus. Final Exam: March 31, 1830-2130, at Burnaby campus. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. No class February 17.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.