Taught: Fall 2004, Winter 2005, Winter 2006
Oakland University, Michigan, USA
Description
This course introduces Visual Basic.NET which has become the tool of choice for developing user-friendly applications in today’s business world. Visual Basic represents the state of the art in basic programming that enables you to take full control of Microsoft’s best-selling Windows applications. Visual Basic.NET brings the language into the internet age by incorporating the .NET framework. This course assumes no prior programming experience, it includes the following pedagogical features:
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Explains the fundamentals of accurate and modern programming methodology using the elements of Windows graphical user interface.
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Explains thoroughly the concept of strings, procedures, repetitions, arrays, and sequential files.
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Introduces additional controls and objects such as List Boxes, Combo Boxes, and File Opening Control.
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Provides many projects and examples that are useful for students and professionals.
Textbook
David I. Schneider, An Introduction to Programming using Visual Basic.NET, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.
Course Materials