CS-303 Programming Fundamentals | Complete Study Materials & Practical Guides

CS-303 Programming Fundamentals

[Course Overview]

• Course Contents
• Weekly Schedule of Classes
• Lessons Plans
• Timetable

Related Links

Reference Books

1. “Discovering Computers” by Vermaat, Shaffer, and Freund.
2. “GO! with Microsoft Office” Series by Gaskin, Vargas, and McLellan.
3. “Exploring Microsoft Office” Series by Grauer and Poatsy.
4. “Computing Essentials” by Morley and Parker. 5. “Technology in Action” by Evans, Martin, and Poatsy.

Lecture Videos

Course Notes

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Introduction to C++

• My First Program
• Install Dev++ on windows
• Preprocessor
• Processor vs Compiler
• What is iostream

Basics of C++

• Data Types
• Operators
• Operators Precedence
• Constants
• Type Casting
• Comments

Input and Output

• Standard Output in C++ Using cout
• Standard Input in C++ Using cin
• C++ Escape Sequences
• C++ Manipulators

Conditional Statements

• if, if-else, else-if and Nested if
• switch Statements and Common Patterns

Loops

• Introduction to Loops
• while Loop
• do-while Loop
• for Loop
• Patterns and Nested Loops
• Loop Control and Applications
• Choosing the Right Loop in C++ and Solving Mixed Problems

Practice and Program

• Coding Exercises
• Review Questions

Output Code

Fix the Mistake

Course Assignments, Quizzes

Quizzes

1. Quiz #1: CPP Basics
2. Quiz #2: Conditional Statements
3. Quiz #3: Loops

Assignments

Assignment 1: Coursera Courses – Enrollment & Completion

Students are required to enroll in and complete the following Coursera courses:

1. Google AI Professional Certificate
2. Google Prompting Essentials Specialization
3. Google AI Essentials Specialization

Please complete the assigned course(s) and obtain the certificate upon completion.

Assignment 2: Presentation

• C++ Group Presentation Guidelines
• C++ Programming Fundamentals Presentation Topics

3. Assignment #2: # | PDF

C++ Programming Tasks

Guidelines for Folder and File Names

1. Create a Main Folder

Create one main folder named:

CPP-Programming

2. Create Topic-Wise Subfolders

Create a separate folder for each topic.

Example:

CPP-Programming/
├── Topic-01-Escape-Sequences/
└── Topic-02-Input-Output-Manipulators/

3. Save Each Program with a Meaningful File Name

Use a separate C++ file for each example and coding exercise.

Topic 1: Escape Sequences

Topic-01-Escape-Sequences/
├── Example-01.cpp
├── Example-02.cpp
└── Example-03.cpp

Topic 2: Input and Output Manipulators

Topic-02-Input-Output-Manipulators/
├── Example-01.cpp
├── Example-02.cpp
├── Example-03.cpp
├── Exercise-01.cpp
└── Exercise-03.cpp

4. File Naming Rules

• Use meaningful and consistent file names.
• Use .cpp as the file extension.
• Use hyphens - instead of spaces.
• Number examples and exercises in order.
• Save each program in a separate file.
• Avoid names such as new.cpp, test.cpp, or final2.cpp.

Topic 1: Escape Sequences in C++ - Input and Oupt

Tasks

1. Learn: Understand the purpose of common C++ escape sequences, including \n, \t, \\, \", \', and \r.
2. Practice: Write and run Examples 1–3
3. Modify: Change the code and observe how the output changes.
4. Verify Output: Make sure each program compiles and produces the expected output.

Submission and Checking

• Due Date: 15 October 2026
• Checking: All 3 examples will be checked on your mobile phone or laptop.

Note: Complete all tasks before the due date and keep your programs ready for checking.

Topic 2: C++ Manipulators - Input and Oupt

Tasks

1. Learn: Understand the purpose of the endl and setw manipulators in C++.
2. Practice: Write and run Examples 1–3 and complete Coding Exercises 1–3.
3. Modify: Change the code and observe how the output changes.
4. Verify Output: Make sure each program compiles and produces the expected output.

Submission and Checking

• Due Date: 15 October 2026
• Checking: All 3 examples and 3 coding exercises will be checked on your mobile phone or laptop.

Note: Complete all tasks before the due date and keep your programs ready for checking.

Digital Skills

🧭 Topic 1: Google Search Tools and Productivity

Tasks:

1. Solve Google Search exercises to improve online research skills.
2. Use Google Maps to find, locate, and share destinations.
3. Add your class timetable in Google Calendar, including reminders and recurring events.

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📧 Topic 2: Email Communication Skills

Tasks:

1. Create a new email account.
2. Send emails using CC and BCC fields.
3. Attach documents or media files.
4. Share files using Google Drive links.
5. Enable two-step verification for account security.
6. Set up a recovery email and phone number.

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💼 Topic 3: Professional Networking (LinkedIn)

Tasks:

• Create and optimize your LinkedIn profile
• Connect with professionals in your field
• Share updates and build your online presence

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💼 Topic 4: Google Meet

Tasks:

1. Install the Google Meet app on your mobile phone.
2. Create a meeting and copy the meeting link.
3. Share the meeting link with a class fellow.
4. Join the online meeting with your class fellow.
5. Share your mobile screen during the meeting.
6. Record a 10-second video showing the meeting and screen-sharing activity as proof of task completion.

Note: Complete all steps before the next lecture and keep the recording as proof of completion.

Quizzes for Practice

Course Grading Scheme