MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE - NORTH
Computer Information Systems Department
Introduction to Programming Using Visual BASIC.Net
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PROFESSOR:
OFFICE:
PHONE:
e-mail:
web page:
MICHAEL J. WALTON
3242-9
(305) 237-1211
michael.walton@mdc.edu
http://faculty.mdc.edu/mwalton/
Course Description
This course introduces computer science and non-major students to fundamental programming skills
using the Visual Basic Integrated Development environment. Students learn program design, the
fundamentals of event driven object-oriented programming, arrays, validation of user input, and how
to create menu driven programs and multiple form applications. This course may be taken by those
not majoring in Computer Information Systems. Knowledge of high school algebra is recommended.
Laboratory fee. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab).
SUPPLIES
Programming in Visual Basic .NET 2010 Edition
ISBN 978-0-07-351725-4
Pub. McGraw-Hill Higher Education
by Bradley and Millspaugh
1 Flash Drive – 1 GB or greater
GRADE COMPOSITION:
The final grade will consist of the following areas:
2) Programming Assignments
60%
3) Midterm exam
10%
4) Final exam
20%
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LAB WORK and ASSIGNMENTS:
Students are required to complete at least two hours per week of class assignments in the
computer laboratory.
All programming assignments will be given a due date with a grace day unless otherwise
specified. Late assignments will have 10 points deducted for each day after the due day. A
programming assignment may be resubmitted by the next class to receive back one-half of the
points lost, except for late points, or to receive a grade of 70, whichever is higher.
Makeup exams will be allowed by the instructor only if contacted prior to the next class session
and the student has a valid excuse. An incomplete for this course is normally not given.
GRADING SCALE:
A
B
C
D
F
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90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59
Academic Honesty:
Don’t cheat! If you are caught cheating you will receive zero points of that assignment. If you are
caught a second time you will receive an F for the course! Allowing another student to copy your
work is cheating.
Withdrawal:
It is your responsibility to withdraw/drop. If you choose to drop the course please process the
necessary paperwork with the registrar’s office. If you fail to attend 4 classes you may be
administrative withdrawn (purged) from the class.
Incomplete Policy:
A grade of incomplete will only be given in extenuating circumstances as defined in the Student
Rights and Responsibilities manual. In addition, you must have completed at least ¾ of all the
course work in order to be granted an incomplete.
In order to receive an incomplete the student must make a request to the instructor in writing with
documentation to support his/her request, the instructor must approve the request, and both the
instructor and the student must fill-out and sign an Incomplete Contract Form to be submitted to
the CIS department with the class grades.
Classroom Conduct:
Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question and
discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be tolerated,
in accordance with the Academic Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook.
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Children in Class:
Children are not allowed in the classroom or in the computer labs. Please contact Childcare
services at 305 237-1019.
Electronic Devices:
Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom.
ADA:
If you are in need of ADA accommodations please contact the Access Services Department at
305 237-1272.
TOPIC OUTLINE
I)
Introduction
A)
General Information
B)
History of Visual BASIC
C)
Procedure Oriented vs. Object Oriented/Event Drive
D)
Introduction to Windows
E)
Starting and stopping Visual BASIC
II)
Visual BASIC Screen
A)
Project Window
B)
Properties Window
C)
Tool Box
D)
Forms Window
E)
Menu Bar
F)
Tool Bar
G)
Mouse vs. keyboard actions
III)
Visual BASIC Components
A)
Forms
B)
Objects
C)
Controls
D)
Events
E)
Properties
F)
Methods
G)
Modules
IV)
Visual BASIC Development Cycle
A)
Plan
B)
Create Application Layout
1)
Draw form labels
2)
Add Controls
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C)
D)
E)
Customize properties
Write Visual BASIC code
Test/Debug
V)
Label Box, Image/Picture Box and Command Button
A)
Add Controls
B)
Deleting Controls
C)
Properties of Controls
D)
Code Window
E)
Color for form and controls
VI)
Managing the Solution/Project
A)
Saving the solution\project
B)
Run time vs. Design Time
C)
IPO, OEA, and Pseudo Code
VII)
Text Box
A)
Properties
B)
Data type
C)
Modules/Events
D)
Command Buttons/Access Keys
E)
Naming Objects/Controls
F)
Formatting text
G)
Variable types
H)
Definition of variables
I)
Using variables to hold values
J)
Methods
K)
Focus
L)
Properties
1)
Enabled
2)
Visible
VIII)
User Input Validation
A)
Selection
1)
IF
B)
User Input Validation
1)
IsNull
2)
IsNumeric
C)
Dialog Box
1)
MsgBox
a)
function
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IX)
CheckBox
A)
Properties
B)
Dialog Box function
X)
RadioButton, GroupBox
A)
RadioButtons
B)
GroupBox
C)
Selection
1)
SELECT CASE
2)
Switches/Enabled Property
E)
Summation
F)
Scroll Bars
XI)
Multiple forms
A)
Design application
B)
Startup form
XII)
Looping
A)
For Next
B)
Do Loops
XIII)
List Box
Course Competencies
Competency 1: The student will demonstrate knowledge of computer system
architecture.
Competency 2: The student will apply and synthesize knowledge of User Interface
design.
Competency 3: The student will demonstrate understanding and application of a
modern Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
Competency 4: The student will demonstrate analytical knowledge of fundamental
computer program components.
Competency 5: The student will demonstrate analytical knowledge of fundamental
computer programming data structures.
Competency 6: The student will demonstrate analytical knowledge of fundamental
computer programming constructs.
Competency 7: The student will demonstrate analytical knowledge of fundamental
computer programming operations.
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Competency 8: The student will demonstrate analytical knowledge of computer
input/output.
Competency 9: The student will demonstrate analytical knowledge of the program
development and maintenance processes.
Competency 10: The student will demonstrate the ability to synthesize knowledge of
fundamental computer programming by designing, implementing, testing and
debugging event-driven, object-oriented programs that use each of the following
fundamental programming constructs: basic computation, simple I/O, and standard
conditional and iterative constructs.
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As graduates of Miami Dade College, students will be able to:
1. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
In this course, the communication outcome will be reinforced by the students developing
their logic using Pseudocode (English like wording) and providing meaningful comments in
their programs.
2. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data.
In this course, the student will be required to read and identify pertinent numerical data in
word problems. The student will be required to determine the required manipulation of the
data to produce the desired results,
3. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning.
In the programming field, critical thinking is essential skill. Solving problems is not enough.
The student must be able to critically view the problem and determine whether or not the
answer makes sense. The student must be able to determine a logical sequence of steps to
solve problems, both qualitative and numerical. Critical thinking and scientific reasoning
are heavily reinforced in this course.
4. Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical
perspectives.
This outcome is lightly touched upon in this course, primarily in sharing their ideas to solve
various logic problems using the computer and working it teams to derive a solution to a
problem.
6. Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social
responsibilities.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in
society.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
8. Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.
All the homework will require the student to use a word processor and the Visual Studio
program development environment to design and develop their computer solution to a
problem. The student must be able to compress their solution and send it via e-mail for
grading and then retrieve from their e-mail their graded assignment, additionally, various
components required for the course will be posted on my web site and they will be required
to download and possibly uncompress. The slide presentations for each chapter are
available on my web site for use with PowerPoint for review by the student.
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9. Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
10. Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on
the environment.
This outcome is not reinforced in this course.
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