ISCS 272 INTRO TO BUSINESS PROGRAMMING Semester: Fall 2015 Section/Days: 01, TR Room/Time: Hiner G16, 9:30−10:45 Credit Hours: 3 Final Exam: Dec 8 Tues, 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: 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. Recommended Course None. Materials: Optional Course Materials: 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. Recommended Skills/Preparation: Some basic typing and programming skills, and knowledge of basic Windows and file management skills would be helpful, though not required. Writing Intensive: Speaking Intensive: No No Page 1 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) 8. Describe arrays and use them in a VB program. (Chapter 8) 9. Use controls and write codes to save, read, and print files. (Chapter 9) 10. Work with databases using controls such as the DataGridView control. (Chapter 10) 11. 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 Grading Scale Percent 0% 11% 44% 12% 12% 12% 9% 100% Percent Grade 93 – 100 A 90 – 92 A87 – 89 B+ 83 – 86 B 80 – 82 B77 – 79 C+ Percent Grade 73-76 C 70-72 C67-69 D+ 63-66 D 60-62 D< 60 F 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 Page 2 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. MYPROGRAMMINGLAB: (OPTIONAL) The MyProgrammingLab access code utilizing the http://www.myprogramminglab.com/ Web site is OPTIONAL. It provides students with access to a selfstudy 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 Page 3 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). 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 Page 4 1. The instructor reserves the right to make any appropriate and necessary changes to the class schedule and syllabus. 2. 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. 3. 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. 1 MyProgrammingLab Web site (http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/): OPTIONAL 1. Student Support 2. Student User Guide Aug 25 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 August 27, Thursday] 1. Read the FAQ 2. Knowledge of Course Syllabus and Class Schedule Quiz 3. Create your Personal Blog page 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 Aug 27 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 37-39 Thu Programming Challenges, p. 41 2. Canvas: Review Chapter Overview and Topics Review PPT slides Complete Chapter 1 Quiz [Due on Sept 3, Thursday] Page 5 3. 4. 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 Programming Assignments: See Canvas [Due on Sept 3, Thursday] Oct 31 5:00 p.m. – Last day to add/drop a course Sep 1 Tue Chapter 1 Introduction to Programming and Visual Basic, p. 1-41 (cont’d) Sep 3 Thu 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 Sept 10, Thursday] 3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL) Tutorial 2-1 Walkthrough, p. 46 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 Sept 10, Thursday] Sep 7 Labor Day – No School Sep 8 Tue Chapter 2 Creating Applications with Visual Basic, p. 43-109 (cont’d) 2 3 Chapter 3 Variables and Calculations, p. 111-208 1. Textbook: Read content materials, p. 111-191 Review Summary, p. 192-195 Sep 10 Thu Review Key Terms, p. 195 Review Questions and Exercises, p. 196-201 Programming Challenges, p. 202-208 2. Canvas: Page 6 3. 4. Review Chapter Overview and Topics Review PPT slides Complete Chapter 3 Quiz [Due on Sept 22, 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 Sept 22, Tuesday] 3:30 pm Convocation Sep 15 Chapter 3 Variables and Calculations, p. 111-208 (cont’d) Tue Chapter 3 Variables and Calculations, p. 111-208 (cont’d) 4 Appendix A Advanced User Interface Controls and Techniques, p. 795 Sep 17 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 Sep 22 Complete Chapter 4 Quiz [Due on October 6, 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 October 6, Tuesday] Sep 24 Test 1 (Chapters 1-3) Thu 6 Sep 29 Chapter 4 Making Decisions, p. 209-284 (cont’d) Tue Page 7 7 Oct 1 Thu Chapter 4 Making Decisions, p. 209-284 (cont’d) Oct 5 12:00 noon – Grade estimate due Oct 6 Tue 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 Complete Chapter 5 Quiz [Due on Oct 15, Thursday] 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 Oct 15, Thursday] 7 pm: EiR Speaker, Blackwell Ballroom, Rear Admiral J. Scott Burhoe, President of Fork Union Military Academy, and former Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Oct 8 Thu Chapter 5 Lists and Loops, p. 285-354 (cont’d) 3:30 pm, Hiner 207 – Internship Seminar Oct 12FALL BREAK 13 Oct 14 8 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 2. Canvas: Oct 15 Thu Review Chapter Overview and Topics Review PPT slides Complete Chapter 6 Quiz [Due on Oct 22, Thursday] 3. Watch Video Notes on MyProgrammingLab: (OPTIONAL) Tutorial 6-2 Walkthrough, p. 359 Passing Arguments to Procedures, p. 363 Functions, p. 371 Tutorial 6-5 Walkthrough, p. 372 Page 8 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 Oct 22, Thursday] Oct 20 Chapter 6 Procedures and Functions, p. 355-402 (cont’d) Tue 9 10 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 Oct 22 Review PPT slides Thu Complete Chapter 7 Quiz [Due on November 3, Tuesday] 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 November 3, Tuesday] Oct 27 Test 2 (Chapters 4-6) Tue Oct 29 Chapter 7 Multiple Forms, Modules, and Menus, p. 403-467 (cont’d) Thu Nov 2 Advising and Advanced Registration Begins 11 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 Nov 3 Review PPT slides Tue Complete Chapter 8 Quiz [Due on Nov 10, Tuesday] 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 Nov 10, Tuesday] Page 9 Nov 5 Chapter 8 Arrays and More, p. 469-540 (cont’d) Thu 12 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 Nov 10 Complete Chapter 9 Quiz [Due on Nov 17, Tuesday] Tue 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 Nov 17, Tuesday] 7 pm: EiR Speaker, Blackwell Ballroom, Rodney Blevins, Senior VP and CIO, Dominion Resources, Inc. Nov 12 Chapter 9 Files, Printing, and Structures, p. 541-595 (cont’d) Thu Nov 13 Advising Ends 13 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 Nov 17 Review PPT slides Tue Complete Chapter 10 Quiz [Due on December 1, 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 December 1, Tuesday] Nov 18 Test 3 (Chapters 7-9) Thu 14 Nov 24 Chapter 10 Working with Databases, p. 597-676 (cont’d) Page 10 Tue Nov 26 THANKSGIVING BREAK Thu 15 16 Dec 1 Tue 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 2. Canvas: Review Chapter Overview and Topics Review PPT slides Complete Chapter 11 Quiz [Due on December 8, 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 December 8, Tuesday] Dec 3 Thu Chapter 11 Developing Web Applications, p. 677-794 (cont’d) Dec 8 Tue FINAL EXAM (Chapters 10+11): 11:30-2:00 p.m. Go to the Information Systems and Cyber Security Concentration Home Page Go to the College of Business and Economics Home Page Go to the Longwood University Home Page If you have any comments, corrections or suggestions, please don't hesitate to me at laulk@longwood.edu or call me at 434-395-2778. Also, my office hours and class schedules are listed on my homepage. This page was last updated on November 24, 2015. Page 11