CIS113

Visual Basic Programming

Spring 2002

 

Course Information and Syllabus

 

Instructor

 

Christine Chung, cc95@cornell.edu, x3381 (voicemail only), 914-245-2875

 

 

 

Class Schedule

 

Saturdays 10:45-2:00, Location: Dutchess South

 

 

 

Textbook

 

David I. Schneider, An Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 6.0, Fourth Edition.

 

 

 

Course website

 

Using a web browser, go to www.sunydutchess.edu, then click the “Blackboard” link.  You will then be required to login with your ST number (provided by me), and your password.

 

 

 

Description

 

This course introduces the basic ideas and techniques of programming using Visual Basic.  We will cover topics starting from basic programming concepts and ranging to modular design, event-driven programming, and specific features of the Visual Basic 6.0 programming environment.

 

 

 

Grading Policy

 

Projects/Homework Assignments

45%

Quizzes

15%

Prelim Exams (2 at 10% each)

20%

Final Exam

20%

 

 

 

 

 

Tentative Schedule

 

 

Be prepared for…

Lesson Plan

Week 1

 

 

Sat, Jan 26

 

Chapters 1 and 2

Week 2

 

 

Sat, Feb 2

Project 1 due, Quiz

Chapter 3

Week 3

 

 

Sat, Feb 9

Project 2 due, Quiz

Chapter 3

Week 4

 

 

Sat, Feb 16

No Class (Holiday)

Happy President's Day!

Week 5

 

 

Sat, Feb 23

Prelim Exam 1

Chapter 4

Week 6

 

 

Sat, Mar 2

Project 3 due, Quiz

Chapter 4

Week 7

 

 

Sat, Mar 9

Project 4 due, Quiz

Chapter 5

Week 8

 

 

Sat, Mar 16

Spring Break!

 

Week 9

 

 

Sat, Mar 23

Project 5 due, Quiz

Chapter 5

Week 10

 

 

Sat, Mar 30

No Class (Holiday)

Happy Easter!

Week 11

 

 

Sat, April 6

Prelim Exam 2

Chapter 6

Week 12

 

 

Sat, April 13

Project 6 due, Quiz

Chapter 6

Week 13

 

 

Sat, April 20

Project 7 due, Quiz

Chapter 7

Week 14

 

 

Sat, April 27

Project 8 due, Quiz

Chapter 7

Week 15

 

 

Sat, May 4

Final Exam

Final Exam Review