VisualBasic is the most widely used programming language for creating Windowsapplications. Why? Because it's easy to learn, and doesn't require you tomemorize difficult commands like other programming languages. In this course,you'll learn how to write Windows applications and programs using the VisualBasic programming language and the Visual Basic development environment.
Creatinga Windows application ordinarily requires you to write lengthy and complexcode. But, as you'll see, the Visual Basic development environment relieves youof this task. Instead, it enables you to create the application program and itscomponents literally with the click of a button or menu item. It even writesall of the necessary code to get the application started for you, which you canthen view and fine-tune.
Overthe course of 12 lessons, you'll learn the building blocks of programming,including using variables to store data, control structures, and loops. You'llfind out how to use the large function library built into Visual Basic,including the .NET Framework, as well as how to write and use your ownfunctions. You'll also see how to use Windows' large and varied library ofcontrols and how to access files and handle errors. And since Windowsapplications are event-driven and everything in Visual Basic is treated as aprogrammable object, you'll learn about event-driven and object-orientedprogrammingâconcepts that are important not just in Visual Basic, but in otherprogramming languages as well.
Course Revised May 2016
REQUIREMENTS:Fayetteville TechnicalCommunity College (FTCC) offers eight-week online courses that provideeducation and training in a variety of occupational areas! The courses aredesigned by a team of professionals from each respective field who work toprovide you with an effective web-based learning experience. Prior to your coursestart date, you will receive a reminder e-mail that includes instructions onhow to access the classroom website. Courses are hosted on ed2go's learningmanagement system (LMS). Each program includes a set of lessons/modules andevaluations.
PRE-REQUISITES:INSTRUCTOR: Ed2GoRefund & Enrollment Policy
Refund Policy
Therefund policy for Fayetteville Technical Community College's ContinuingEducation Division was established by the North Carolina Department of CommunityColleges, Raleigh on October 15, 1993. The full refund policy is listed in theNC Administrative Code 23NCAC.2D.0203 (d) Brief Statement of Policy:
- A pre-registered extension student who officially withdraws from an extension class(es) prior to the first meeting of the class (should be 24 hours prior) will be eligible for a 100-percent refund by completing an official request form.
- The refund will be 75 percent if requested prior to the 10-percent date of the class(es) meeting.
- No refunds will be given after 10-percent of class meetings.
Enrollment Policy
Deadline for registration is 5:00 P.M. (EST) Wednesday, a week before thecourse begins.
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- To be officially enrolled in a course, students MUST log on and complete Quiz 1 by the first Friday of a course.
- To receive a passing grade for the course, students MUST complete 9 out of 12 quizzes and pass the final exam with a grade of a 70 or better. Failure to meet both requirements will result in a grade of "U" or unsatisfactory.
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Computer & Course Materials Requirements
2015 version, free Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition (https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/products/visual-studio-community-vs.aspx); or 2010 version if necessary to support your operating system, free Visual Studio 2010 Express (http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9709969); Windows 8, 8.1 or 10 (2015 version only), 7 (2010 and 2015 versions), XP or Vista (2010 version only).
Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users (unless through software such as Boot Camp, Parallels or the like you can run the Windows OS on your Mac OS X machine). Prior programming education or experience is not a prerequisite. Students with Visual Basic 2008 will be supported in the Discussion Areas.
Computer Requirements
Internetaccess
Email
One of the following browsers:
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft InternetExplorer (9.0 or above)
Google Chrome
Safari
Microsoft Word
Adobe PDF plug-in(a free download obtained at Adobe.com .)
