Syllabus

FORTRAN coding lab syllabus would cover the fundamentals of the language, including syntax, data types, control structures, input/output, and program development, with practical exercises and assignments to reinforce learning.

Here's a general outline of the FORTRAN coding lab syllabus:

I. Introduction to FORTRAN:
• What is FORTRAN?
• History and Purpose
• FORTRAN vs. Other Languages
• Setting up a FORTRAN Development Environment
• Basic Syntax and Structure
• Comments
• Variables and Data Types
• Constants
• Operators
• Expressions
• Assignment Statements

II. Control Structures
? Conditional Statements (IF-THEN-ELSE)
? Loops (DO, WHILE)
? Arrays
? Subprograms (Functions and Subroutines)

III. Input/Output
? Simple Input/Output (READ, PRINT)
? Formatted Input/Output
? File I/O

IV. Program Development

Algorithm Design, Debugging Techniques, Code Organization and Style, Modular Programming, and Testing and Validation.

V. Practical Exercises and Assignments

Simple Programs, Problem-Solving Exercises, Lab Reports, and Projects.

VI. Advanced Topics

Pointers, Modules, Numeric Precision, and Memory Management.

Getting the students familiar with Linux platform and Fortran Programming

Students would be familiar with LINUX platform for working and learn FORTRAN programming skills so that they can understand the codes written in numerical weather prediction models.

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