Welcome to the Computer and Engineering Technologies Division

WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF COMPUTER AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

Course: CSC 139- 16 weeks

Title: Visual BASIC Prog

Lead Instructor: Cui, Hong

Office: 3rd Floor PLM 351B

Phone: 866-5996

Office Hours:

To Be Announced

Textbook

Title:Visual Basic 2005 How To Program, Third Edition

Author:H.M. Deitel, P.J.Deitel

ISBN: 0-13-186900-0

Publisher:Prentice-Hall

Software: Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Other required equipment:

Credit hours: 3

Pre-requisites: RED-090 MAT-070

Co-requisites: None

Description: This course introduces computer programming using the Visual BASIC programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. (TAC – 05/24/06)

Course Goals:

Basic graphical interface design
Concepts in designing interactive, event-driven programs
A software package used in designing event-driven programs
Basic concepts in programming, such as: input/output operations, sequence, selection, iteration, arithmetic operations, arrays, and other related topics
Test and debug programs

Course Objectives:

Components of good graphical interface design
Event-driven programming models
Perform input/output operations using files
Good graphical interface creation
Development of simple Visual Basic applications using sequence, selection, iteration, arithmetic operators and arrays
Management and connection of multiple forms
Test and debug Visual Basic applications
Scope of variables and procedures

The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
Respect	Instructor and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.
Responsibility	Instructor and students will foster an environment that promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
Critical Thinking	Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Communication	Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral communications are clearly understood.
Collaboration	Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.

Grading Is As Follows:
Exams	45	Tests must be taken on the assigned date, otherwise a grade of zero will be assigned. Any exceptions to this policy must be the result of a documented emergency or prior arrangement with the instructor. Makeup tests may be administered on a day near the end of the course designated by the instructor for that purpose. To take a makeup test, the student must submit a written explanation for missing the scheduled test.
Labs/Projects/Quizzes	55	Labs and projects must be completed/submitted by their due date. A zero will be assessed to all late work.

Classroom Policies:

Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
The college forbids the use of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, etc.) during instructional time.
If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.

Week	Coursework	Textbook/Assignments
Tentative Schedule Note This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor-- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differsaccording to the instructional needs of the students in the class.Always consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may beassigned in lieu of a Final Exam.
1	Introduction to Computers, Internet and Visual Basic	Chapter 1
2	Introduction to Visual Basic Express 2005 IDE	Chapter 2
3	Introduction to Visual Basic Programming	Chapter 3
4	Introduction to Classes and Objects	Chapter 4
5	Exam1	Chapter 1-4
6	Control Statements: Part 1	Chapter 5
7	Control Statements: Part 1	Chapter 5
8	Control Statements: Part 2	Chapter 6
9	Control Statements: Part 2	Chapter 6
10	Exam 2	Chapters 5-6
11	Procedures	Chapter 7
12	Procedures	Chapter 7
13	Arrays	Chapter 8
14	Object-Based Programming: Classes and Objects	Chapter 9
15	Object-Based Programming: Classes and Objects	Chapters 9
16	Exam 3	Chapters 7-9

Disability Support Services is available for students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
662-3405 (TDD 779-0668)