Fundamentals of Visual Basic Programming (1/2 CREDIT)

This course deals with the development of windows-based programming.  Essential concepts covered include variables, decision-making, loops, procedures and data storage models.  Students will develop programs, which feature menus, dialogs and forms as they explore the dynamics of event-driven coding.  Applications of this language include simple game programming and other windows based programs.  It is useful also for anyone who anyone who wants to investigate an introductory programming course, and who possesses basic computer skills such as working in word processing, creating spreadsheets, developing presentations and working in a Windows environment.  This course will be offered for the last time during the 03-04 academic year to accommodate those who contemplated this as the next step from either Introduction to Computer Applications or Introduction to Programming(C++).

Course Syllabus

Here you will find a comprehensive set of teacher notes for each chapter of the text.  These are based on my own reading of the chapter, not those issued by the publisher, and include the parts I want to emphasize.  They may be particularly useful for test prep and as a reference material during completion of projects.

Introduction to Visual Basic IDE

Controls and Events Variables, Assignments & Functions
Strings Decision-Making Repetition Structures
Arrays Files