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COQUITLAM COLLEGE
COURSE NUMBER: CSCI 110 - 3
TITLE: EVENT-DRIVEN
PROGRAMMING IN VISUAL BASIC
DESCRIPTION:
This
course is an introduction to event-driven programming using the Visual Basic
language.
Principles
of problem solving and algorithm design will be introduced. The student will learn
how
to design, develop, test, and document well-structured programs.
PRE-REQUISITES:
B.C.
Math 12 or MATH 100 (Pre-Calculus) or equivalent
TEXT:
Intro to Programming Using VB 6.0 Update Edition, Fourth Edition, David I.
Schneider, Prentice Hall, 2004
ISBN
0-13-142707-5
DURATION:
13
weeks, 3 hours/week
TOPICS:
Introduction
to Computers and Visual Basic; Problem Solving
Fundamentals
of Programming in Visual Basic:
Objects; Events; Numbers;
Strings;
Input and Output; Built-in
Functions
Debugging
Visual Basic Programs
Procedures:
Subprograms; Functions; Modular Design
Decisions: Relational and Logical Operators; If
Blocks; Select Case Blocks
Repetition: Do Loops; For ... Next Loops
Arrays:
Control Arrays; Sorting and Searching Arrays
Files:
Sequential Files; User Defined Data Types; Random Access Files
Database
Management: Relational Databases and SQL
EVALUATION:
Quizzes 10%
Assignments 20%
Mid-term
Exam 30%
Final Exam 40%
Students
must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams
in
the course in order to obtain a clear pass - C or better.