Instructor: David Winegar, BA, MBA

I. SCOPE OF THE COURSE

The Visual Basic 5 course is used to teach the basics of modern programming to students with no prior programming experience.

II. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

This course will provide opportunities for students to extend their knowledge of, and provide hands-on experience with Microsoft's Visual Basic 5.

III. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

Upon completion of the course the student will have:

1. A good understanding of the Visual Basic 5 programming environment
2. A good understanding of how to construct a VB program
3. Have a working knowledge of the standard controls in VB and how to use them.
4. The ability to construct a working, standard, VB application

IV. PROCEDURES

Teaching strategies will include readings, lectures, student participation, demonstrations, laboratory experiences, assignments, and projects.

V. STUDENT ACTIVITIES

1. Each student will participate in class exercises, lectures, and individual and group projects.
2. Homework exercises and group mini-projects and presentations will comprise 50% of your grade.
3. A final examination will make up the other 50% of your grade. The examine will include theory and practical application of concepts taught in class.