Contents: Introduction Topic 1. Algorithms. Theme 2. Basic programming language. Theme 3. Linear program structure. Theme 4. Branching in algorithms and programs. Topic 5. Loops in algorithms and programs. Theme 6. Arrays. One-dimensional arrays. Theme 7. Character and string variables. Theme 8. Subroutines. Procedures. Theme 9. Subroutines. Functions. Topic 10. Graphical mode of operation. Theme 11. Working with files. Conclusion