Prerequisites

CIT 10600 and CIT 12000 or Math 15900 or Math 15400 or ECET 10900

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Software

Microsoft Visual Basic .NET

Credit By Exam

Yes

Coordinator

J. Starks

What you will learn

Description

This course is an introduction to problem-solving techniques, program design and development, programming logic, and object-oriented terminology and concepts.

Textbook

Cashman, Shelly, & Hoisington, Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 for Windows, Mobile, Web, Office and Database Applications: Comprehensive, Course Technology, 2009, ISBN 9781423927167

Course Outcomes

• Apply standard programming constructs (CIT 1)
• Use control structures correctly (CIT 1)
• Successfully create programs using the Visual Basic development environment (CIT 3)
• Use programming to create a variety of solutions including desktop applications, business programs, programs for mobile devices, and Web pages (CIT 3, 9)
• Use proper naming conventions (CIT 9)

CIT Program Outcomes (What are these?)

1. Demonstrate mastery of core computing and mathematical concepts.

3. Plan, design, implement, and evaluate IT-based projects and systems to meet desired needs.

9. Use current technical concepts, techniques and practices in the information technologies within the student"s area of expertise.

Principles of Undergraduate Learning (What are Principles of Undergraduate Learning?)

1b. Identify and propose solutions for problems using quantitative tools and reasoning.

1c. Make effective use of information resources and technology.

3. Integration and Application of Knowledge

4. Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and Adaptiveness

Topics

• General Cocepts of Problem Solving
• Understanding Object Oriented Programming
• Creating Programs
• Creating, Naming, and Using Controls
• Decision Structures and Procedures
• Programming with Databases
• GUI and Object Oriented Events

Assessment

• Examinations
• Labs
• Homework/Participation/Quizzes