Intro to Programming I - Visual Basic

Instructor: Mrs. Julie Smith
Classroom #319
Phone: 719-867-8122
Email: jsmith1@lewispalmer.org

Course Description:

Students will learn the introductory concepts of Computer Programming using the Visual Basic programming language. The foundations include applying logical thinking and problem solving skills by using variables and control structures to create computer programs. Programming projects will introduce Windows applications using Graphical User Interface (GUI) development, including buttons, message boxes and other GUI controls. Windows-based game projects will also be introduced in the 2nd part of the semester. The programming environment is Visual Basic using Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 2017.

If there are any questions while your student is in this class, feel free to call or e-mail using the phone and e-mail listed above. There is a Visual Basic web page on the LPHS web site under Departments, Classrooms, Computer Science, Intro to Programming I - Visual Basic with pertinent course information.

Course Schedule and Outline (tentative): Visual Basic	# of Weeks
Unit 1 – Introduction to Programming and Visual Basic.NET	2
Unit 2 – Working with Variables and Constants	2
Unit 3 – Data Types, and Expressions	3
Unit 4 – Decision Making	2
Unit 5 – Loops and Control Structures	2
Unit 6 - Procedures	2
Final Project – Simple Visual Basic Games	2
Review Units 1-6 Final Exam is Comprehensive	1

Textbook:

Visual Basic Introduction to Programming, Lawrenceville Press Book.

Course Guidelines Document

Required Supplies:

A Notebook of any kind. It will be kept in class and used to take notes.
A 1-2 inch 3-ring binder for keeping printouts, handouts and your notebook.
Bring pen or pencil to class every day.

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