Visual Basic.Net

Visual Basic.Net

Course Code: FC0004MQ/1A
Category: Computing & IT
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 16/09/2009
Day(s) of Week: WEDNESDAY
Times: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Duration: 17 weeks
Fee: £180
Full fees are payable by all students. Discounted fees are not available.

Course Content: The course is aimed at individuals who want an introduction to programming using the industry-standard programming language Visual Basic 2008 (Visual Basic.NET). Students may wish to start Visual Basic programming in order to pursue a leisure interest, to carry out a project associated with their employment, or to further their career.

Each week a number of programming topics are covered and practical exercises set to demonstrate the theory behind them. Topics to be covered include:

· Introduction to Visual Studio 2008

· Purpose of VB IDE files: EXE, VB, VBPROJ & SLN and VB IDE windows: code, debug, form etc.

· Creating forms and controls using standard toolbox items e.g. textbox, button, checkbox, picture box

· Use of arithmetic / logical operators

· Program control (using sequence, selection & iteration statements)

· File handling

· Multiple event handling

· Debugging

· Deploying programs / creating an EXE file

Special Features: · Resources folder containing all relevant handouts and demo programs written by college staff, supplied on CD given out at start of course

· Visual Basic 2008 Express text book with VB 2008 Express software CD given at start of course

· College certificate on successful completion of the course

Course Format: The course will run in the evenings for 2 hours per week. Wednesday - 6.00pm 8.00pm.

Progression: On successful completion of the course students will be able to undertake the Advanced (Level 3) course in Visual Basic.NET programming.

Entry Requirement:
No previous programming experience is required but good IT literacy and an ability to think logically is needed. In addition, since much of the study will need to be undertaken out of lesson time, an ability to work independently with self-motivation and determination will be required to successfully complete the course. (Visual Basic 2008 Express software and text book is provided for use at home as part of the course fee.)