COP 1332
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Faculty who teach this class are: (click on their name to view their
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Jerome Tidwell
COP
1332 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL BASIC
COURSE SYLLABUS
College
Web Site:
http://www.gc.cc.fl.us
Pre-Requisite:
None
Textbook:
Programming in
Visual Basic,
by Bradley, McGraw-Hill Publishing
Other Supplies:
Four or more 3 ½ double-sided, high-density diskettes with external
(stick-on) labels
Mouse pad
.
Catalog
Description:
An introduction to the standards and conventions of programming in a graphical
environment. Emphasis will be placed on gaining an understanding of proper
design and
use of the graphical user interface (GUI) development tools available in Visual
Basic.
Similarities to and differences from traditional programming languages will be
explored.
Course
Objective:
The student should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the
microcomputer
by
demonstrating skills using hardware and software.
Method
of Instruction:
Lectures and interactive participation by the student in the resolution of
problems and
exercises.
Grading:
4 exams,
including the final exam
40%
3 hands-on project exams
(HOPE)
40%
Graded homework assignments
10%
PowerPoint presentation
10%
A=90 100%
(702 750 Points)
B=80 89%
(642 701 Points)
C=70 79%
(559 641 Points)
D=60 69%
(484 558 Points)
F=0 59%
(0 483 Points)
Policy
on Make-up Exams:
There will be no make-up exams. If
you miss one exam for a valid reason, the final exam
will be substituted. If subsequent
exams are missed, a grade of 0 will be assigned.
Course
Requirements:
1
Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class. Late homework will
not be accepted. Each student is expected to do his/her own work.
Helping one
another is allowed, but direct copying of assignments is cheating.
Every student is
expected to enter his or her own individual keystrokes.
2.
It is imperative that if a student is absent from class all work be made
up before
returning to the class. It is the
students responsibility to get class assignments from
a fellow student or the instructor for unattended classes.
College
Attendance Policy:
Roll will be taken each class period. Students who are absent from class more
than one
eighth of a course without the instructor=s
permission shall be withdrawn. Please consult
with class instructors for specific class attendance and grading policies.
For
Help:
Your instructor is here to help you. If
you are having difficulty with the class
assignments, please contact your instructor during office hours.
The instructor will post
office hours shortly after the beginning of the semester.
Computers are available for student use in rooms BS 103, BS 105, BS 106, and BS
204. There is no charge for the use
of these rooms. Open lab schedules
will be posted
on each room door.
In addition, Kerry Merritt, the Business Division Lab Assistant, is here to
assist all
students enrolled in computer courses. His
office is located in room BS 103B. His
phone number is 769-1551, ext. 4813.
