Programming Fundamentals with C is a university-level introductory course designed to build a strong foundation in computational thinking, problem solving, and structured programming through the C programming language.
Table Of Content
The course introduces students to the essential concepts required to design, write, test, and debug computer programs. Beginning with basic program structure, variables, data types, operators, and input/output, students progressively develop their skills through conditional statements, loops, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, structures, and file handling.
C is used not only as a programming language but also as a vehicle for understanding how programs work, how data is represented and manipulated, and how computational problems are transformed into algorithms and executable solutions.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, code tracing, debugging, and practical programming exercises. The course provides an excellent foundation for subsequent studies in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, embedded systems, computer architecture, and software development.
Course Information
| Course Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Programming Fundamentals with C |
| Course Theme | Learn the Essentials of Programming Through C |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | University Teaching Course |
| Programming Language | C |
| Instructor | Prof. Mostafa Elhosseini |
| Academic Title | Professor of Smart Systems Engineering |
| Delivery | Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Exercises, and Programming Problems |
| Primary Focus | Programming Fundamentals and Problem Solving |
| Prerequisites | No previous programming experience required |
| Learning Approach | Concept → Example → Algorithm → C Program → Practice |
| Suitable For | Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, and related disciplines |
| Main Skills | Problem Solving, Algorithmic Thinking, Programming, Debugging, and Code Analysis |
What You Will Learn
Students will develop an understanding of programming concepts and structured problem solving, including program design, variables and data types, expressions and operators, decision structures, repetition, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, structures, file processing, and debugging.
By completing the course activities and practical exercises, students should be able to translate simple computational problems into algorithms and implement their solutions using well-structured C programs.
📚 Course Materials
This section contains the main teaching materials used throughout the course, including lecture presentations, examples, explanatory resources, and supporting files. These materials are organized to help students follow the progression of topics and review the concepts introduced during class.
| No. | Topic Title | Download Resources | Handouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowchart 01 | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| Flowchart 02 | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| Flowchart 03 | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| 1 | Lecture 01 why C | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 2 | Hello World | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 3 | Variable – How to print output | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
| 4 | Scanf – Constant | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
| 5 | Operators | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
| 6 | Logical Operators – Bitwise Operators | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
| 7 | Conditional statement | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
| 8 | if-else statement | Conditional statement | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
| 9 | else-if construct | Conditional statement | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
| 10 | Switch | Conditional statement | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
| 11 | Loop for statement | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Lecture |
📝 Tutorial Sheets
This section provides tutorial sheets and guided problem sets designed to reinforce the concepts covered in the lectures. The exercises focus on developing problem-solving skills, tracing program logic, understanding C syntax, and applying programming concepts to practical questions.
| No. | Topic Title | Download Resources | Handouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to C Programming | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 2 | Variables, Data Types & Operators | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
📖 Course Notes
This section includes concise notes, summaries, syntax reminders, important programming rules, and supplementary explanations. The notes are intended to support revision and provide students with a quick reference for the essential ideas introduced throughout the course.
| No. | Topic Title | Handouts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASCII Code | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 2 | Memory Address | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 3 | Increment / Decrement | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 4 | Relational Operator | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 5 | For Loop | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 6 | Loop with no body | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 7 | Loop to print line | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 8 | Bar chart – Histogram | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 9 | Loop to sumup numbers | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 10 | Averaging numbers | For loop | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 11 | Approximate PI – casting | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 12 | Watching variables | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 13 | FOR loop Restaurant | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 14 | For loop – to print char and ASCII code | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 15 | For loop – to print ASCII Table | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 16 | For loop – to printout number square cube | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 17 | For loop – to printout number square cube input | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 18 | while loop – basics | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 19 | preprocessor – define | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 20 | FOR – while writing style | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 21 | Math header – fmin fmax | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 22 | maximum number in a list using math header – fmax | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 23 | using while getche – notepad | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 24 | count characters | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 25 | average for m subject for n student | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 26 | draw rectangle – width – height | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 27 | if statement | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 28 | if statement – working good | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 29 | if statement – two branch function | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 30 | if statement – two branch function using one if | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 31 | if statement – count words in paragraph | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 32 | if statement – count how many positive number | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 33 | if statement – sum up positive numbers | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 34 | if statement – Earthquake Richter scale | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 35 | if statement – Zoo ticket | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 36 | Array | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 37 | Functions – Variable Scope | ⬇ Download Handout |
📘Compiled Course Book
This material is a compiled educational resource rather than an authored textbook. It incorporates material from referenced sources together with supplementary explanations, annotations, and instructor notes. Credit and copyright for externally sourced material remain with the respective authors and publishers.
| Chapter | Resource Title | Download Resource |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Writing a very simple C Program | ⬇ Download Book |
| 2 | Loop | ⬇ Download Notes |
| 3 | Decision | ⬇ Download Notes |
| 4 | Functions | ⬇ Download Notes |
| 5 | Array – Strings | ⬇ Download Notes |
| 6 | Excercises – Solved Problems | ⬇ Download Notes |
| 7 | Appendix – CodeBlocks Getting Started | ⬇ Download Notes |
| 8 | Student Workbook | ⬇ Download Notes |
💻 Programming Practices
This section focuses on hands-on programming practice. Students can work through coding exercises, structured programming problems, debugging tasks, and small practical applications to strengthen their ability to translate algorithms into correct and well-organized C programs.
| No. | Topic Title | Download Resources | Handouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operators | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 2 | Conditional 01 | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
| else if | Conditional | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| Switch | Conditional | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| For 01 | Loop | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| For 02 | Loop | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| For 03 | Loop | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| While | Loop | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | |
| ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout | ||
| ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
✅ Exams & Quizzes
This section contains quizzes, revision questions, sample examinations, and assessment-style problems. These resources can be used to evaluate understanding, prepare for exams, and identify topics that may require further study and practice.
| No. | Topic Title | Exam | Model Ans |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansoura University – Mechatronics Program – Quiz 01 | ⬇ Download | ⬇ Download |
| 2 | Mansoura University – Mechatronics Program – Quiz 02 | ⬇ Download | ⬇ Download |
| 3 | Mansoura University – Mechatronics Program – Quiz 03 | ⬇ Download | ⬇ Download |
| 4 | Mansoura University – Mechatronics Program – Quiz 04 | ⬇ Download | ⬇ Download |
| 5 | Taibah University – Engineering College 1441 – CS 2025 – Final Exam | ⬇ Download | ⬇ Download |
| 6 | Nile High Institute For Cours – Communication Department – 01/11/2016 Level: 100 – QUIZ | ⬇ Download | ⬇ Download |
📚 References
This section provides recommended textbooks, programming references, and supplementary learning resources for students who wish to explore C programming and programming fundamentals in greater depth. These references complement the lectures and provide additional explanations and examples.
| No. | Topic Title | Download Resources | Handouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to C Programming | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
| 2 | Variables, Data Types & Operators | ⬇ Download Lecture | ⬇ Download Handout |
🎥 Video Lectures
🎥 C Programming Video Lectures
Explore the complete C Programming video playlist with step-by-step explanations, practical coding examples, and guided exercises that complement the course materials and help reinforce key programming concepts.
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