DACC Syllabi and Course Descriptions - Visual Basic Programming

COURSE NUMBER:

INFO164

COURSE TITLE:

Visual Basic Programming

DIVISION:

Technology

IAI CODE(S):

SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:

3.0

DELIVERY MODE:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will first cover the basic principles and techniques for object oriented software development. Students will have a better understanding of what features are essential for Object Oriented Programming and which languages support the feature. Then, the course focuses on developing intermediate-level skills for students new to Windows programming. It is designed to introduce the student to the Visual Basic application development environment. It provides instruction on the Visual Basic language with the hands-on experience and skills development necessary to build projects.

PREREQUISITES:

INFO 135

NOTES:

COURSE OBJECTIVES / GOALS:

Learn to take an object-oriented approach to software development.
Be able to use Visual Basic.NET to develop projects.
Be able to test and debug Visual Basic.NET projects.
Be able to use various objects types and controls, as well as variables.
Be able to program user events

TOPICAL OUTLINE

Introduction to Programming and Visual Basic
Creating Applications with Visual Basic
Variables and Calculations
Making Decisions
Lists and Loops
Procedures and Functions
Multiple Forms, Modules, and Menus
Arrays

TEXTBOOK / SPECIAL MATERIALS:

See bookstore website for current book at http://www.dacc.bkstr.com

EVALUATION:

Evaluation of the student will be based on the following: Final grades are determined through a weighted average of the final examination, quizzes, lab assignments, homework assignments, and class attendance.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

REVISION:

Fall 2012

RECORD UPDATED:

Dec 18 2012 9:41AM