ISCS 272 INTRO TO BUSINESS PROGRAMMING
Semester: Spring 2016
Section/Days: 01, TR
Room/Time: Hiner G11, 9:30−10:45
Credit Hours: 3
Final Exam: May 4 Wed 11:30–2:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Lau
E-mail: laulk@longwood.edu
Office: Hiner G13c
Office Hours: TR 8:30-9:30, 12:15-2:00,
Fri 10-45-11:45 am, and by appointment.
Office Phone: (434) 395-2778
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
Required Course
Materials:
Recommended
Course Materials:
Optional Course
Materials:
For the textbook, students have the option of buying ONE of the following 3 items:
1. Loose Leaf Textbook Only: Tony Gaddis and Kip Irvine. Starting Out with Visual
Basic® 2012, 6th edition. Prentice Hall, 2014. ISBN 0-13-312.
2. E-Book and MyProgrammingLab (MPL) Access Code: The MPL access code
allows you to have access to the e-book and VideoNotes for Starting Out with Visual
Basic 2012. Prentice Hall, 2014. Use the Course ID LONG-18452-XDPF-23 on the
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/myprogramminglab/ website.
3. E-Book, MyProgrammingLab (MPL) Access Code, and Loose Leaf Text: This
option consists of the MPL access code that give you access to the e-book and the video
notes, and a hard copy of the textbook in loose leaf form.
Other course materials needed:
1. Student sample program files can be downloaded from
http://www.pearsonhighered.com/gaddisvb/.
2. A USB or zip disk to store all your homework.
3. If you don’t have Visual Basic 2012 on your laptop, you can install Visual Studio 2012
Express for Windows Desktop from the DVD packaged with your textbook (read p.
XXV of your textbook) or from the http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads site.
None
Self-assessment quizzes, source code files, and glossary flashcards are available for additional
cost at the Gaddis Companion website for Starting Out with Visual Basic® 2012 at
http://pearsonhighered.com/gaddisvb/.
Course Description: The course emphasizes analysis of existing systems and designs of new systems using common
structured and object-oriented modeling tools. It also includes the development of information
systems from the analysis of present information flow, system specifications, and modeling. 3
credits.
None
Prerequisites:
Some basic typing and programming skills, and knowledge of basic Windows and file
Recommended
Skills/Preparation: management skills would be helpful, though not required.
Writing Intensive: No
Speaking Intensive: No
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the techniques and tools used for Visual Basic (VB) programming. (Chapter 1)
2. Use controls such as forms, PictureBox, and buttons. (Chapter 2)
3. Differentiate the different types of variables and identify them correctly for specific applications. (Chapter
3)
4. Write Write If...Then...Else, ElseIf, Nested If, and Select Case statements. (Chapter 4)
5. Explain list and loops, and write Do...While, Do...Until, and For...Next statements. (Chapter 5)
6. Define and utilize procedures and functions. (Chapter 6)
7. Add multiple forms, and create modules and a menu system. (Chapter 7)
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8.
9.
10.
11.
Describe arrays and use them in a VB program. (Chapter 8)
Use controls and write codes to save, read, and print files. (Chapter 9)
Work with databases using controls such as the DataGridView control. (Chapter 10)
Understand abstract data types and to create classes, collections, and inheritances. (Chapter 12)
OVERVIEW OF COURSE FORMAT
The course objectives are achieved through lectures, PPT slides, video clips, hands-on instruction, GUI design skills,
and advanced skills such as accessing information in a database and using OLE.
STUDENT EVALUATION
Points possible
Getting Ready Assignments
Chapter Quizzes (11)
Programming Assignments (11)
Test # 1
Test # 2
Test # 3
Final Exam
Total
Percent
0%
11%
44%
12%
12%
12%
9%
100%
Grading Scale*
Percent Grade Percent Grade
94 – 100
A
74 – 76 C
90 – 93
A70 – 73 C87 – 89
B+
67 – 69 D+
84 – 86
B
64 – 66 D
80 – 83
B60 – 63 D77 – 79
C+
< 60
F
*No rounding up and no curve.
GETTING READY ASSIGNMENTS: To help students get started with the course, students must complete the
following activities, which are required but will not earn you any points toward the course:
 Knowledge of Course Syllabus and Class Schedule Quiz: Students must be very familiar with every
component listed on the Course Syllabus because this is the contract between the instructor and the
students.
 Your Personal Blog: As an ice breaker, you will create a personal blog and share something about
yourself with your classmates. More information about this assignment is posted on Canvas.
CHAPTER QUIZZES: To assess students’ understanding of the basic concepts and key terms in this programming
course, students must complete 11 chapter quizzes which are administered online via the Longwood Canvas Learning
Management System. The deadline for all quizzes is listed on the Class Schedule, and all quizzes must be completed
five minutes prior to the start of the class period for the next chapter. Each quiz consists of 20 questions, which could
be multiple-choice, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank, and with a time limit of 20 minutes. Students must complete all
quizzes by themselves, and all chapter quizzes are closed book and closed notes.
PROGRAMMING ASSIGNMENTS: Students will complete several tutorials and one programming challenge
exercise for each chapter. The deadlines for these assignments are listed in the Class Schedule and they are due five
minutes before the class period for the next chapter. More details of these assignments are provided on Canvas in the
module for each chapter.
TESTS: Three tests will be administered during the semester via the Canvas LMS site. Each test consists of two parts:
(a) multiple choice/true-false questions; and (b) a take-home programming assignment. Students who cannot take the
scheduled tests must discuss with the instructor in advance. Makeup tests and exam will only be given with prior
notification and under extenuating and unavoidable circumstances. The burden of proof of said circumstances is on
the student. Makeup examinations will usually differ from the original exam, and may be essay or oral.
FINAL EXAM: A comprehensive, two and a half-hour final exam will be given during the Longwood University
exam schedule. The format of the final exam is relatively similar to the format for the tests. The senior re-exam policy
has been eliminated.
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MYPROGRAMMINGLAB: (OPTIONAL) The MyProgrammingLab access code utilizing the
http://www.myprogramminglab.com/ Web site is OPTIONAL. It provides students with access to a self-study and
homework assessment tool that helps them fully grasp the logic, semantics, and syntax of programming. Students
may complete several programming assignments for each chapter and watch the VideoNotes for some selected
tutorials and Programming Challenges exercises.
COURSE POLICIES
COMMUNICATION POLICY: Students who need additional help with assignments should make an appointment
with the instructor. Email is another means of communication in this class.
ATTENDANCE: The attendance policy follows the guidelines stated in the Longwood Catalog (read
http://www.longwood.edu/registrar/19343.htm#attendance). Students must assume full responsibility for any loss
incurred because of absence, whether excused or unexcused. All work missed because of absences will receive a grade
of zero. Excused absences are those resulting from the student’s participation in a University-sponsored activity, from
recognizable emergencies, or from serious illness. Students are encouraged to participate actively in class discussion
and presentation.
 Instructors may assign a grade of “0” or “F” on work missed because of unexcused absences.
 Instructors have the right to lower a student’s course grade, but no more than one letter grade, if the student
misses 10 percent of the scheduled class meeting times for unexcused absences.
 Instructors have the right to assign a course grade of “F” when the student has missed a total (excused and
unexcused) of 25 percent of the scheduled class meeting times.
HONOR CODE: All students must obey the Longwood Honor Code diligently. The Honor Code is based on the need
for trust in an academic community. Longwood’s Honor Code is a system developed by and maintained for the welfare
of its students, and all students should make sure that they read and understand the provisions outlined on Longwood
Web site (http://www.longwood.edu/studentconduct/12011.htm). All work completed for this course will be
considered pledged. However, students are strongly encouraged to write the Pledge of Honor on every submitted
assignment and tests: I have neither given or received help on this work, nor am I aware of any infraction of the Honor
Code. CHEATING IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TOLERATED AT LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY.
CBE ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY: Cheating in any form will not be tolerated in the College of Business
and Economics. If the instructor determines that a student has cheated on an assignment, the grade of “F” may be
assigned for the entire course. “Cheating” is the use of unauthorized resources and/or work of another including but
not limited to homework, tests, papers, presentations and exams. Unless specifically instructed otherwise, students are
to assume that all coursework is to be the work of the individual student alone. If a student is unsure as to whether
collaboration is permitted, the professor should be contacted in advance of performing the work. If a faculty member
penalizes a student in a course for an Honor Code violation, they should also bring formal charges against the student
with the University Honor Board.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In cases of inclement weather, commuter and campus based disabled students
will be permitted to make decisions about whether or not to attend classes without penalty. If the University is open,
it is expected that residence students will attend all classes being held that day. Canceled classes will not be
rescheduled since students should utilize the canceled class period as computer lab time.
INSTITUTIONAL AND ACADEMIC POLICIES AND RESOURCES
ACCOMMODATIONS: Any student who feels that s/he may need or wish reasonable accommodations based on
the impact of a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability (e.g., note taking support, extended time for
tests, etc.) should contact the staff at The Office for Disability Services located at Graham Hall, tel: 434-395-2391.
The office will require appropriate documentation of disability. All information is kept confidential.
WRITING CENTER: If a student wants help with writing, The Writing Center is very helpful.
(http://www.longwood.edu/academicsuccess/15878.htm).
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COMPUTER HELP: If a student has technical issues and needs assistance, please contact the Longwood
Help Desk at (434) 395-4357 or helpdesk@longwood.edu. Please visit their webpage
(http://www.longwood.edu/usersupport) for hours of operation and additional information.
MENTAL HEALTH: The Student Health and Wellness Center can help with mental health problems. Please visit
their website (http://www.longwood.edu/health/23517.htm) to schedule an appointment. For general counseling
please visit The Counseling Center (http://www.longwood.edu/counseling/index.html) to schedule an appointment.
TUTORING (OPTIONAL): The Center for Academic Success provides free tutoring for this class. Please
visit their website (http://www.longwood.edu/academicsuccess/) for more details. To request a tutor, please go
to http://www.longwood.edu/academicsuccess/15994.htm and fill out the form.
OTHER CLASS POLICIES AND INFORMATION
1.
2.
3.
The instructor reserves the right to make any appropriate and necessary changes to the class schedule and
syllabus.
Students are responsible for all materials covered in class as well as materials in the textbook. If you must be
absent, the instructor assumes that you have obtained notes from a classmate. Any student having difficulty
with the materials should make an appointment to see the instructor.
Private conservations between students are disruptive and annoying to both the instructor and other students.
Therefore, students with disruptive and annoying behaviors are dismissed from class until the behavior is
under control.
CLASS SCHEDULE
*All assignments are listed in the Class Schedule below, and are due 5 minutes before the next class period.
Wk
Date
COURSE CONTENT – READING AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Introduction:
1. ISCS 272 Introduction to Business Programming Course
2. Longwood Canvas Orientation
3. Download student data files from the http://www.pearsonhighered.com/gaddisvb/
4. Install Visual Studio 2012 from the textbook DVD or
http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads to your laptop
5. If you own a Mac, see your instructor for more information.
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MyProgrammingLab Web site (http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/): OPTIONAL
1. Student Support
2. Student User Guide
Jan 19
3. Systems Requirement:
Tue
 Must allow pop-up blocker.
 Must enable session cookies and Javascript.
 Latest version of player and plug-ins.
4. For technical assistance, contact the Student Support Team
5. The course ID for 272-01 (TR 9:30-10:45) is LONG-18452-XDPF-23
Canvas Assignments [Due on Jan 21, Thursday]
1. Read the FAQ
2. Knowledge of Course Syllabus and Class Schedule Quiz
3. Create your Personal Blog page
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Programming and Visual Basic, p. 1-41
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 1-35
 Review Summary, p. 36
 Review Key Terms, p. 37
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 37-39
 Programming Challenges, p. 41
2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
Jan 21
 Review PPT slides
Thu
 Complete Chapter 1 Quiz [Due on Jan 28, Thursday]
3. Watch VideoNotes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 Forms, Controls, and Properties, p. 9
 Event-Driven Programming, p. 10
 Tutorial 1-4 Walkthrough, p. 21
 Tutorial 1-5 Walkthrough, p. 25
 Tutorial 1-6 Walkthrough, p. 34
 Solving the Sales Tax Problem, p. 41
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Jan 28, Thursday]
Jan 26 Chapter 1 Introduction to Programming and Visual Basic, p. 1-41 (cont’d)
Tue 5:00 p.m. – Last day to add/drop a course
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3
Chapter 2 Creating Applications with Visual Basic, p. 43-109
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 43-101
 Review Summary, p. 102-103
 Review Key Terms, p. 103
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 104-106
 Programming Challenges, p. 106-109
2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
 Review PPT slides
 Complete Chapter 2 Quiz [Due on Feb 4, Thursday]
3.
Watch
Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
Jan 28

Tutorial 2-1 Walkthrough, p. 46
Thu
 Tutorial 2-2 Walkthrough, p. 48
 Tutorial 2-3 Walkthrough, p. 50
 Tutorial 2-5 Walkthrough, p. 53
 Tutorial 2-6 Walkthrough, p. 57
 Responding to Events, p. 63
 Tutorial 2-8 Walkthrough, p. 64
 Tutorial 2-9 Walkthrough, p. 68
 Tutorial 2-10 Walkthrough, p. 76
 Using IntelliSense, p. 84
 The Name and Address Problem, p. 107
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Feb 4, Thursday]
Feb 2
Tue
Chapter 2 Creating Applications with Visual Basic, p. 43-109 (cont’d)
Feb 4
Thu
Chapter 3 Variables and Calculations, p. 111-208
1. Textbook:
Page 5
2.
3.
4.
Feb 9
Tue
 Read content materials, p. 111-191
 Review Summary, p. 192-195
 Review Key Terms, p. 195
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 196-201
 Programming Challenges, p. 202-208
Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
 Review PPT slides
 Complete Chapter 3 Quiz [Due on Feb 16, Tuesday]
Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 Tutorial 3-2 Walkthrough, p. 115
 Introduction to Variables, p. 124
 Problem Solving with Variables, p. 136
 Converting TextBox Input, p. 149
 Exception Demonstration, p. 161
 Tutorial 3-10 Walkthrough, p. 164
 Building a Kayak Rental Application, p. 195
 The Miles per Gallon Calculator Problem, p. 202
Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Feb 16, Tuesday]
Chapter 3 Variables and Calculations, p. 111-208 (cont’d)
Chapter 3 Variables and Calculations, p. 111-208 (cont’d)
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Appendix A Advanced User Interface Controls and Techniques, p. 795
Feb 11
Appendix B Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), p. 809
Thu
Appendix C Converting Mathematical Expressions to Programming Statements, p. 821
3:30 pm, Hiner 207 – Internship Seminar
5
Chapter 4 Making Decisions, p. 209-284
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 209-269
 Review Summary, p. 270-271
 Review Key Terms, p. 271-272
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 272-277
 Programming Challenges, p. 277-284
2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
 Review PPT slides
Feb 16
 Complete Chapter 4 Quiz [Due on Mar 1, Tuesday]
Tue 3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 The If...Then Statement, p. 211
 The If...Then...Else Statement, p. 217
 Tutorial 4-2 Walkthrough, p. 218
 Tutorial 4-3 Walkthrough, p. 221
 Tutorial 4-4 Walkthrough, p. 227
 Validating Input with TryParse, p. 254
 Improving the Kayak Rental Application, p. 272
 The Roman Numeral Converter Problem, p. 277
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Mar 1, Tuesday]
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Feb 18
Test 1 (Chapters 1-3)
Thu
6
Feb 23
Chapter 4 Making Decisions, p. 209-284 (cont’d)
Tue
Feb 25
Chapter 4 Making Decisions, p. 209-284 (cont’d)
Thu
Feb 29 12:00 noon – Grade estimate due
7
Chapter 5 Lists and Loops, p. 285-354
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 285-338
 Review Summary, p. 339-340
 Review Key Terms, p. 340
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 340-346
2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
 Review PPT slides
Mar 1
 Complete Chapter 5 Quiz [Due on Mar 15, Tuesday]
Tue
3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 The Do While Loop, p. 296
 Tutorial 5-2 Walkthrough, p. 297
 Tutorial 5-3 Walkthrough, p. 301
 The For...Next Loop, p. 310
 Improving the Kayak Rental Application, p. 340
 The Sum of Numbers Problems, p. 346
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Mar 15, Tuesday]
Chapter 5 Lists and Loops, p. 285-354 (cont’d)
Mar 3
Thu 3:30 pm, Hiner 207 – Internship Seminar
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Mar 7SPRING BREAK
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Mar 14
9
5:00 p.m. – Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W”
5:00 p.m. – Removal of Incompletes
Chapter 6 Procedures and Functions, p. 355-402
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 355-391
 Review Summary, p. 392
 Review Key Terms, p. 392
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 393-396
 Programming Challenges, p. 395-402
Mar 15
2. Canvas:
Tue
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
 Review PPT slides
 Complete Chapter 6 Quiz [Due on Mar 22, Tuesday]
3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 Tutorial 6-2 Walkthrough, p. 359
 Passing Arguments to Procedures, p. 363
 Functions, p. 371
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 Tutorial 6-5 Walkthrough, p. 372
 Tutorial 6-6 Walkthrough, p. 380
 Improving the Kayak Rental Application, p. 393
 The Retail Price Calculator Problem, p. 396
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Mar 22, Tuesday]
Mar 17 Chapter 6 Procedures and Functions, p. 355-402 (cont’d)
Thu Advising and Advanced Registration Begins
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Chapter 7 Multiple Forms, Modules, and Menus, p. 403-467
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 403-454
 Review Summary, p. 455-456
 Review Key Terms, p. 456
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 456-461
 Programming Challenges, p. 461-467
2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
Mar 22
 Review PPT slides
Tue
 Complete Chapter 7 Quiz [Due on Mar 31, Thursday]
3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 Creating and Displaying a Second Form, p. 405
 Tutorial 7-1 Walkthrough, p. 411
 Creating a Menu, p. 435
 Adding menus and forms to the Kayak Rental Application, p. 456
 The Astronomy Helper Problem, p. 466
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Mar 31, Thursday]
Mar 24
Chapter 7 Multiple Forms, Modules, and Menus, p. 403-467 (cont’d)
Thu
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Chapter 8 Arrays and More, p. 469-540
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 469-528
 Review Summary, p. 529-530
 Review Key Terms, p. 530
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 531-536
 Programming Challenges, p. 536-540
2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
Mar 29
 Review PPT slides
Tue
 Complete Chapter 8 Quiz [Due on Apr 7, Thursday]
3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 Accessing Array Elements with a Loop, p. 472
 Tutorial 8-2 Walkthrough, p. 477
 Tutorial 8-3 Walkthrough, p. 480
 Using Arrays to Look Up Information in the Kayak Rental Application, p. 531
 The Lottery Application, p. 539
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Apr 7, Thursday]
Mar 30 Advising Ends
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Mar 31
Chapter 8 Arrays and More, p. 469-540 (cont’d)
Thu
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Apr 5
Tue
Test 2 (Chapters 4-6)
Apr 7
Thu
Chapter 9 Files, Printing, and Structures, p. 541-595
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 541-584
 Review Summary, p. 585
 Review Key Terms, p. 585
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 586-591
 Programming Challenges, p. 592-595
2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
 Review PPT slides
 Complete Chapter 9 Quiz [Due on Apr 14, Thursday]
3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 Writing Data to a File, p. 543
 Reading Data from a File, p. 549
 Tutorial 9-3 Walkthrough, p. 556
 Files and Colors in the Kayak Rental Application, p. 586
 The Random Number File Generator Problem, p. 594
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Apr 14, Thursday]
Apr 12
Chapter 9 Files, Printing, and Structures, p. 541-595 (cont’d)
Tue
13
14
Chapter 10 Working with Databases, p. 597-676
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 597-666
 Review Summary, p. 667-668
 Review Key Terms, p. 668-669
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 669-671
 Programming Challenges, p. 671-676
2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
Apr 14
 Review PPT slides
Thu
 Complete Chapter 10 Quiz [Due on Apr 26, Tuesday]
3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 The DataGridView Control, p. 602
 Data-Bound Controls, p. 614
 Tutorial 10-4 Walkthrough, p. 621
 Adding a Database to the Kayak Rental Application, p. 669
 The Karate Members Grid Problem, p. 671
 The Karate Payments by a Single Member Problem, p. 674
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Apr 26, Tuesday]
Apr 19
Test 3 (Chapters 7-9)
Tue
Apr 21
Chapter 10 Working with Databases, p. 597-676 (cont’d)
Thu
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Chapter 11 Developing Web Applications, p. 677-794
1. Textbook:
 Read content materials, p. 677-725
 Review Summary, p. 726
 Review Key Terms, p. 727
 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 728-730
 Programming Challenges, p. 731-2
Apr 26 2. Canvas:
 Review Chapter Overview and Topics
Tue
 Review PPT slides
 Complete Chapter 11 Quiz [Due on May 3, Tuesday]
3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL)
 Creating a Web Application, p. 682
 Tutorial 11-2 Walkthrough, p. 692
 The Stadium Seating Problem, p. 791
4. Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on May 3, Tuesday]
Apr 28
Chapter 11 Developing Web Applications, p. 677-794 (cont’d)
Thu
16
May 4
FINAL EXAM (Chapters 10+11): 11:30-2:00 p.m.
Wed
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