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SAULTCOLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS ANDTECHNOLOGY

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COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE TITLE: VISUAL BASIC

CODE NO.: GIS401 SEMESTER: 1

PROGRAM: G.LS. SPECIALIST

AUTHOR: WlLLEM DE BRUYNE

DATE: NOVEMBER 1998 PREVIOUS OUTLINE DATED: NEW

APPROVED:

PREREQUISITE(S): NONE

LENGTH OF' COURSE: 15 Weeks TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 30

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L COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course will overview the TOOLS Visual Basic has to offer, and how to incorporatethe various components into VisualBasic applications. The course will focus onintroductory applicationbuilding. Once the student becomes familiarwith VisualBasic'sprogrammingenvironment, they will be ready to create their own programs. The coursewill guide the students in comfortablycreating a Visual Basic tront end to a databaseapplication.

n. LEARNINGOUTCOMESANDELEMENTSOF THE PERFORMANCE:(GenericSkillsLearningOutcomesplacementonthe courseoutlinewillbe determinedandcommunicatedat a laterdate.)

Upon successfulcompletion of this course the student will demonstrate the abilityto:

1) DESCRIBE AND USE SOME ELEMENTARY COMPONENTS ANDFUNCTIONS

Potential Elements of the Performance:

· DescribewhatVisualBasic5 is· Demonstrateanduse VisualBasic'smaincomponents. ExplainKey Terms That ShouldBe Known· Designa UserInterface· SetPropertyValues· WriteCodeandRuntheProgram· Save,Open,andModifya Project· PrintFormImage,FormText,andCode

2) EXPLAIN AND USE VISUAL BASIC'S FEATURES

Potential Elements of the Performance:

· Explain the VisualBasic Objects· Set Object Properties· Describe Naming Conventions· Use Font, Colour, Picture, Visible,and Enabled Properties

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3) ALTER PROPERTIES AT RUN TIME

Potential Elements of the Performance:

· Change Property Values Wrth Code· Perform Drag-and-Drop Techniques· Use SpecialTechniquesWith Forms

4) USE ADDmONAL FEATURES OF VISUAL BASIC 5

· DemonstrateHowto ManageControls· Usethe CommandButtons· CreateLabels· CreateTextBoxes· CreateScrollBars· CreateInputBoxesandMessageBoxes

5) DESCRIBE AND USE ACTIVE X CONTROLS

Potential Elements of the Performance:

· ExplainWhatActiveX ControlsAre· Usea Varietyof Controls

6) EXPLAJN, DESCRIBE AND USE VARIABLES IN VISUAL BASIC

Potential Elements of the Performance:c

· ExplainVariablesandValues· ExplainOperatorsandPrecedence· ExplainVariablesandDataTypes· Describethe Scopeof Variables· FormatOutputUsingthe Above

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7) USE VARIOUSFUNCTIONSIN DATABASEAPPLICATIONS

Potential Elements of the Performance:

· Describe the Nature of Computer Records· Describe Record Structures and Keys· Use the Data Control to View File Records· Use the Data Form WIZardto Create Database Applications· Use Data Control Methods· Use the Data Manager to Create a New Database File

m. TOPICS:

1) GETTING STARTED 6 HOURS

What is visual basic?Main components and key terms.Designing user interfaces.Setting property values, writing the code and running the program.Saving, opening and modifyinga project.Printing

2) VISUAL BASICS FEATURES 3 HOURS

Uses of objects and setting object properties.Naming conventions.Using various properties.

3) ALTERING PROPERTIES AT RUN TIME 3 HOURS

Changingproperty values with code.Drag-and-drop techniques.Special techniques with forms.

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4) ADDmONAL FEATURES OF VISUAL BASIC 5 6 HOURS

M~nagingcontrols.Commandbuttons. .Creating labels. text boxes and scroll bars.Creating input boxes and message boxes.

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ACTIVE X CONTROLS 3 HOURS

VISUAL BASIC VARIABLES 3 HOURS

Variables and their values.Operators and precedence.Variables and data types.Scope of variables.Formatting output.

7) DATABASE APPLICATIONS 6 HOURS

Computer records.Record structures and record keys.Viewingfile records.Creating database applications.Using data control methods.Using data manaRer.

IV. REQ1JIRED RESOURCEStrEXTSIMATERlALS:~

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Applicatio~Programming in V1SU8lBasic 5. 211IIed.. Mark G. Simkin

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v. EVALUATIONPROCESS/GRADINGSYSTEM

The mark for this course will be arrived at as follows:

Tests (3)Assignments

60%40%

100%

LATE LABORATORY EXERCISES WILL BE DISCOUNTED

The grading schemeused will be as follows:

A+ABCRX

90 -10001080 -89%70 -79%60 -69%RepeatIncomplete

Outstanding AchievementExcellent AchievementAverage AchievementSatisfactoryAchievement

VI. SPECIAL NOTES:

SpecialNeeds

· If you are a student with special needs (eg. physicallimitations,visual impairments.hearing impairments,learningdisabilities),you are encouraged to discuss requiredaccommodat~oDSwith the instructor and/or contact the SpecialNeeds Office, RoomE1204, Ext. 493, 717, 491 so that support services can be arranged for you.

Retention of Course Outlines

· It is the responsibilityof the student to retain all course outlines for possible future usein acquiring advanced standing at other post-secondary institutioDS.

Substitute Course Information is availableat the Registrar's Office.

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VI. SPECIAL NOTES (Continued):

· In order to pass this course the student must obtain an overall test/quiz average of60% or better.

. Assignmentsmust be submittedby the due date according to the specificationsof theinstructor. Late assignmentswill nonnally be given a mark of zero. Late assignmentswill only be marked at the discretion of the instructor in cases where there wereextenuating circumstances.

. The instructor reserves the right to modify the assessmentprocess to meet anychangingneeds of the class. Consultation with the class will be done prior to anychanges.

vn. PRIOR LEARNINGASSESSMENT

Students who wish to applyfor advanced credit in the course should consult theinstructor.

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