Spring 2010

Course Description CISC113


Visual Basic Programming I. This is an introductory course dealing with the concepts of computer programming. The class is offered in a lecture/lab format. Topics include: fundamental concepts of object-oriented/event-driven programming in a Windows environment, components of Visual Basic 2008, using object components such as forms and controls, decision making, looping, arrays, VB application development following professional standards. Students will develop solutions and create programs to solve business problems.

Prerequisites: Students are expected to have a working knowledge of Microsoft WINDOWS.      3 credits


Text and Supplies

Programing in Visual Basic 2008


Bradley & Millspaugh, McGraw-Hill, 2009
ISBN 0-07-351720-8 or 978-0-07-351720-9

(The Visual Basic 2008 software is provided for students' home machines as part of BCCC agreement with MS.)

Consultation
 
You may contact me to discuss any question or problems you may have. My regular office hours are posted at my office F125.

My campus phone is 215-968-8124; email cornelld@.bucks.edu 
 

Evaluation


3 - 4 Tests 30%
Lab 30%
Out-of-Class Assignments & Quizzes 15%
Class Participation 5%
Final Exam 20%

 
To receive credit, work must be handed in on due date, if absent, assignments must be handed in on first day of return to class. Tests/exams are to be taken on time. No make-up tests or quizzes will be given. To compute the "Test" component of the evaluation the lowest test score will be dropped and the remaining test scores will be averaged. Missed tests, quizzes, examination or assignments will count as a ZERO in computing the final grade.

Policies

Attendance is important and students are expected to attend classes. Excessive absences during the semester will result in either a teacher-initiated withdrawal or a failing grade. If you are absent for more than three classes by mid-term, you may be withdrawn from the class. It is important for a student to meet with me to discuss any, and all, cuts after the allowed three. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire missed notes, handouts or assignments. 

Students are urged to retain all graded work returned to them until final grades have been received from the college. Also, students should consult the Academic Regulation in the College Catalog concerning  important rules governing students in their academic work. 

If there is a need to withdraw from this course, do so officially from the Admissions Office. .

Plagiarism: Plagiarism and other forms of academic cheating are unacceptable and are considered as MAJOR infractions of the Student Code of Conduct and College Policy and will be dealt with as published in the College Catalog. 

Responsible Use of Electronic Communication is guided by college policy as stated in the college catalog and on the college web page http://www.bucks.edu/acs/responsible_use.html. Student computer activities in the lab may be monitored.

Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. 

Course Responsibilities

A student should devote at least two hours a week outside of class for each hour in class. You will not be able to complete assignments during class time. Additional use of the labs or a computer with VB2008 will be required. 

Students are responsible for checking their college e-mail weekly for supplemental class information.

Course Syllabus

The official syllabus for this course is available on-line -- www.bucks.edu/catalog/syllabi.html

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