Class meetings:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:10-11:05, K061

Text:

An Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 5.0 Third Edition
- David I. Schneider, Prentice Hall
(Available in the SJFC Bookstore)

Supplies

Two 3.5" Double-sided, High-density Floppy Diskettes (bring with you to every class)

Course Objective

To learn and become competent in programming skills and problem-solving ideas. Also to become familiar with the graphical interface offered by Visual Basic.

Course Content

This course will cover the following topics: Introduction to programming ideals, problem solving in Visual Basic, events, I/O, numbers strings, use of functions and procedures, relational and logical operators, IF statements, repetition (DO loops, FOR..NEXT loops), arrays, sequential files, and Visual Basic controls.
The student will be expected to complete written homework assignments, several programming assignments and a final project.

Prerequisite

CSCI 150 or permission of the instructor.

Course Schedule and Reading Assignments

The schedule shown below is approximate, and the exact exam dates may change. If they do, you will be given adequate notice to prepare. In addition, the schedule does not show a list of assignments. These will be announced as the course progresses.
Please keep this schedule handy and keep up with the reading. Ideally, the material in the textbook should be read before sitting in on lectures on that topic.

Chapter	Read for class starting:
1, 2	September 10
3	September 15
4	September 29
5	October 6
6	October 20
7	November 3
11	November 17

Evaluation

Your grade will be determined by the following components of the course:

Examinations: We will have two one-hour exams and a final exam.

In-Class Exercises: Occasionally, you will be expected to complete assigned exercises during class time.

Outside Programming Projects: Outside projects are programs that you will complete on your own, outside of class time. These will NOT be group assignments, and individual work will be expected. If programs submitted are collaborations between two or more students, the grade will be adjusted accordingly.

Attendance: Attendance will be taken each class period. Absence will affect your grade.

Exam 1:	10%	Friday, October 8
Exam 2:	10%	Wednesday, November 10
Final Exam:	20%	To be announced
Assignments:	50%
Final Project:	10%

Please note that all of the percentage weights are merely guidelines and I reserve the right to vary from these guidelines.