WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF COMPUTER & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE NO: CSC239 TITLE: Advanced Visual Basic Programming
Textbook(s): Title: Visual Basic 2010 How to Program Author: Paul Deitel, Harvey Deitel ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0-13-215213-6; ISBN-10: 0-13-215213-4 Publisher: Prentice Hall
Software used to complete coursework: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, or Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express Edition + Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2010 Express Edition.
Other required equipment: Flash drive is required. Credit Hours: Three (3) Semester Hours Pre-requisites: CSC139 Co-requisites: DBA110 Course Description: This course is a continuation of CSC 139 using the Visual BASIC programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Course Goals:
Extend student's knowledge of developing Visual Basic Windows application with event-driven programming methods.
Extend student's knowledge of object-oriented programming using Visual Basic language.
Introduce the design and implementation of Visual Basic database front-end application.
Introduce the implementation of web application and web service.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate (through completion of classwork and assignments):
Retrieve and organize data and information by defining LINQ statements.
Design and develop data-driven windows form application using LINQ to SQL objects.
Design and develop web application using ASP.NET and Visual Basic language.
Design and develop multi-form windows form application using more controls and object-oriented programming technology.
Handle the run time exceptions by defining Try-Catch statements.
Use and manipulate strings and characters.
Save data or objects in a file, read data or objects from a file.
Design and develop WPF application.
Define XML schema and save/retrieve data in/from XML file.
Create WCF web service and use WCF service in windows and web application.
Use dynamic data structure and collections in Visual Basic application.
The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
Respect
Instructor and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.
Responsibility
Instructor and students will foster an environment that promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
Critical Thinking
Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Communication
Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral communications are clearly understood.
Collaboration
Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.
Grading Is As Follows:
Exams
40
Tests must be taken on the assigned date, otherwise a grade of zero will be assigned. Any exceptions to this policy must be the result of a documented emergency or prior arrangement with the instructor. Makeup tests may be administered on a day near the end of the course designated by the instructor for that purpose. To take a makeup test, the student must submit a written explanation for missing the scheduled test.
Lab Assignments/Quizzes
60
Labs and projects must be completed/submitted by their due date. A zero will be assessed to all late work.
Classroom Policies:
Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing, e-mailing, chat room discussions, social networking, and any other non-course related task is forbidden. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
The college forbids the use of all audible electronic equipment during instructional time. Forbidden devices include but are not limited to: cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, tablets, and PDAs.
If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.
Tentative Schedule Note: This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor -- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differs according to the instructional needs of the students in the class. Always consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may be assigned in lieu of a Final Exam.
Unit
Coursework
Textbook/Assignments
1
Object Oriented Programming Review
Chapter 9, 10
2
Introduction to LINQ
Chapter 11
3
Windows Forms GUI: A Deeper Look
Chapter 14
4
Exception Handling: A Deeper Look
Chapter 16
5
String and Characters: A Deeper Look
Chapter 17
6
Files and Streams: A Deeper Look
Chapter 18
7
XML and LINQ to XML
Chapter 21
8
Midterm Exam
Chapter 11, 14, 16 - 18, 21
9
GUI with Windows Presentation Foundation(WPF)
Chapter 19
10
Collections and Generics
Chapter 25
11
Database and LINQ (1)
Chapter 12
12
Database and LINQ (2)
Chapter 12
13
Web App Development with ASP.NET
Chapter 13
14
Web App Development with ASP.NET: A Deeper Look
Chapter 22
15
Web Service
Chapter 23
16
Final Exam
Chapter 19, 25, 12, 13, 22 and 23
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