ITSE 1331 Syllabus

1. Set a timer for one hour to read the Syllabus (including links), Schedule (see link below), and Blackboard (Bb) content.

2. In Bb, select the Resources tab on the left. Watch the Orientation Video.

3. In Bb, select the Assignments tab on the left. Complete the Orientation Exam. 

4. Begin work on the first assignment.

5. Maintain a daily commitment to studying and coding.

Course Description:

Introduction to computer programming using VB.NET. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files.

Course Rationale:

This is an introductory programming course using the VB.NET language. It does not assume any prior programming experience. This course will prepare students for ITSE 2305/BCIS 2331 (Windows Programming using VB.Net). This is an optional course in the Local Area Network Administration and Microcomputer Applications Support AAS degrees, and in the Local Area Network Administration and Database Certificates.

 Prerequisite(s):  None.

Learning Outcomes & Objectives:

The student will use VB.Net to build Windows applications using structured and object-based programming techniques. Students will be exposed to the following concepts and/or skills at an Introductory conceptual level:

• Design, formulate, and construct applications with VB.NET
• Integrate variables and constants into calculations applying VB.NET
• Determine logical alternatives with VB.NET decision structures
• Implement lists and loops with VB.NET controls and iteration
• Separate operations into appropriate VB.NET procedures and functions
• Assemble multiple forms, modules, and menus into working VB.NET solutions
• Create VB.NET programs using multiple array techniques
• Build integrated VB.NET solutions using files and structures with printing capabilities
• Translate general requirements into data-related solutions using database concepts

Required Textbook:

Starting Out with Visual Basic, 7th Edition. Gaddis. Addison-Wesley. ISBN: 978-0134400150. 

Note: Only the textbook is required. Any additional resource recommended by the publisher is optional.

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Course Requirements and Grading Rubric:

Tutoring Services (generally intended for entry-level subject material)

General Course Policies

Welcome Letter

Textbook Chapters:

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Programming and Visual Basic

Chapter 2 - Creating Applications with Visual Basic

Chapter 3 - Variables and Calculations

Chapter 4 - Making Decisions

Chapter 5 - Lists and Loops

Chapter 6 - Procedures and Functions

Chapter 7 - Multiple Forms, Modules, and Menus

Chapter 8 - Arrays and More

Chapter 9 - Files, Printing, and Structures

Chapter 10 - Working with Databases

Blackboard (Bb) course access 1st week of class:

Students must access the course in Bb during the 1st week of class to be counted as "Attending".  If a student does not access the course in Bb during the 1st week of class s/he will be classified as "Never Attended" and will be ineligible for financial aid and automatically dropped from the course.