This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of computer programming using the Visual BASIC programming environment. The student will write programs to implement a variety of typical applications. There will be an emphasis on structured programming techniques, writing readable code and developing user-friendly programs. Concepts introduced will include: data types, constants, and variables; flow of control, decisions, and loops; forms and simple Visual BASIC controls as elements of the user interface; arrays; scope of variables; functions; string manipulation; rudimentary file operations; simple Drag and Drop and graphics operations; and error handling. (4.0 units - Grade only) Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. (CIS 16A + MATH 32 = CAN CSCI 6). Taught using VB.NET 2003.

Presentations and Online Final Examination
Hands-on in CIS Lab Room#2803 (2nd Floor Maggini Hall) from 6:00pm-9:00pm
 

 

Required Textbook Instructor contact info:    
Simply Visual Basic.NET 2003: An Application-Driven Tutorial Approach
Academic Pricing from Prentice Hall Catalog

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Harvey M. Deitel, Deitel & Associates, Inc.
Paul J. Deitel, Deitel & Associates, Inc.
Value-pack -includes VB.NET 2003 compiler
ISBN: 0-13-178588-5
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 960 pp

Please check the SRJC bookstore at the Santa Rosa campus - (707) 527-4321 for availability of text with compiler or purchase elsewhere, online.

Deitel Textbook Companion Website
(w/ Text Support Materials)

 
 
  • Name: Sujan Sarkar
  • Phone: (707) 524-1873
  • Email: ssarkar@santarosa.edu
  • Office Hours: Monday 1:30pm-3:00pm  & Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm
    (Maggini Hall Rm#2940)
 
Additional Resources


MSDNMicrosoft Developer Network 
Visual Basic. NET Resources

 

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Sujan Sarkar - CIS Instructor, Santa Rosa Junior College
Updated Monday May 22, 2006