Office: K-112
email:
Priscilla.Grocer@bristolcc.edu
Phone: 508-678-2811 ext. 2403
Course Description (from catalog):
This course will
cover procedural and object oriented Visual Basic. The student is
taught to analyze a programming problem, design a logical solution,
and write and execute the program using Visual Basic. The course will
emphasize the strengths of Visual basic and its wide variety of uses
as well as covering a wide range of programming applications.
Version of Visual Basic: 2008 although 2005 can also be
used
Course Objectives:
The primary objective of
this course is to teach the student to program in VB 2008 (can use
2005) upon completion of this course, the following objectives should
have been accomplished:
the student should understand the concepts of object oriented programming as implemented in VB.NET/VB 2005
the student should understand the basics of computer programming logic and design
the student should understand how to design, write, run and debug a Visual Basic program
the student should understand introductory language concepts as implemented in VB
the student should understand how to work with data and databases using VB
Texts:
Starting Out With
Visual Basic 2008 Update, 4/E
Tony
Gaddis, Kip Irvine Addison Wesley
ISBN-10: 0136076955
ISBN-13: 9780136076957
Material to be Covered: Not necessarily in the order listed!
First Topic: Introduction to programming and VB 2008
Second Topic: VB Environment
Third Topic: Creating applications with VB (this includes problem solving, controls and events)
Fourth Topic: Basics of programming (this includes input, variables, exceptions, calculations and data)
Fifth Topic: Decisions and strings (this includes decision structure, logical operators, strings, program design and problem solving and data)
Sixth Topic: Lists, loops, validation etc. (this includes, lists, loops and their structure, debugging, program design and problem solving, validation and data)
Seventh Topic: Sub procedures and functions (this includes sub procedures, passing arguments to procedures, function procedures, debugging, program design and problem solving)
Eighth Topic: Forms, modules and menus (this includes multiple forms, standard modules, menus, program design and problem solving)
Ninth Topic: Arrays (this includes understanding arrays, array processing, using arrays with sub procedures, GUI, debugging, program design and problem solving)
Tenth Topic: Data Files (this includes files, printing, structures, debugging, program design and problem solving)
Eleventh Topic: Databases (this includes understanding databases, databases connected to VB, using databases, SQL, debugging, program design and problem solving)
Twelfth Topic: Other topics as time permits (this includes introduction to web applications, classes, collections)
Requirements and Grading: The student will be expected to
complete all assigned work. Homework assignments will be due in a
week unless otherwise specified. Quizzes, when given, will count as a
homework assignment unless otherwise specified. In addition there
will be a final exam. A schedule of assignments, projects, exams,
quizzes etc. will be posted on the Web site in a weekly chart.
Students should check on a regular basis. During a week, additions
and changes to the week of chart should be anticipated.
Grading
percents are:
80% Homework, programs, code and quizzes
10% Class participation, responsibility about work, keeping up to date, quality of work, adding extras that are above and beyond, showing initiative, figuring out problems etc.
10% Final
Evaluation: Assignments, programs
and exams are graded using either number grades or letter grades
based on the following (A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below
60). The student's grade for the course will use the same scale and
will be based on the percentages explained in the grading section.
Plus and minus grades will be given.
Many of the assignments
in this class are open ended - the grading will be based on how well
the project demonstrates mastery of the material. Students who do a
minimum of work will be graded accordingly. Assignments are only
accepted if they are credible work and meet the minimum requirements
and standards for that assignment. Assignments that are not accepted
can be resubmitted. Resubmission is allowed on graded assignments,
with permission of the instructor. You cannot earn an A+ on an
assignment that is resubmitted. The instructor will only accept,
without penalty, resubmissions on credible work. Resubmissions must
be done within a week to avoid additional penalties for late
assignments.
Note: To achieve an A+, students must have done
sufficient extra work in design or implementation that makes the
assignment standout. In doing assignments, students must do their own
work. Relying too heavily on my examples or working too closely with
someone else will be penalized.
Assignments are due the week after
they are assigned. Late assignments will be penalized. If the
assignment is one week late it will drop 10%, two weeks late will
drop 20%, three weeks late will drop 30% and anything over 3 weeks
late will drop 40%. For purposes of this class, the week will end at
midnight on Sunday. The new week will start on Monday morning.
Attendance: Because this course can be taken over the web, in
class, or a mixture of the two, attendance is based on email
communication. Students must report their status once a week. This
report can be combined with the submission of an assignment.
Methodology: The course is given
using the lecture method and interactive projects and demonstrations.
The student is encouraged to ask questions at any point during the
lecture. The course is also presented online with interaction through
a variety of online techniques. Lectures are recorded and put online
and Smartboard notes are captured and put on line.In addition,
students will be working independently on projects designed to give
them additional computer skills and practical experience in analyzing
and solving problems. When appropriate, class exercises and problem
solving techniques are used. This syllabus is not to be construed as
a contract in any way, shape, manner or form. This syllabus contains
a suggested course outline and will be generally followed, subject to
change according to the instructor’s discretion and needs.
Academic flexibility is important!
Interaction
Plan: This is an asynchronous course with synchronous components if
you decide to attend classes. Communication includes email , blog, IM
including voice, and online office hours and help sessions. Other
methods of online communications may also be used. In addition open
lab help session are scheduled and students may request in person
meetings. Students must communicate with the instructor at least once
a week via email and must turn in homework and participate in online
communication to be successful.
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