Visual Basic NET Introductory

Visual Basic.NET (Introductory)

Course Aims:
Visual Basic.NET is a Microsoft programming language that enables the creation of graphical software for the Microsoft Windows environment.

The aim of this unit is to enable candidates to understand the principles required to create software using the Visual Basic.NET programming language. Candidates will develop the skills required to create and test software components or small software systems to solve a given problem.

There are five outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to:
1. Manage the development environment.
2. Create a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
3. Create code for a specified software component.
4. Use the debug facilities of the development environment.
5. Test a software component and produce printed output.

Course Content:
The course has both theory and practical content, covering such areas as:

* Interpretation of software specifications
* Creation of Graphical User Interface using controls such as:
- Buttons
- Text fields
- Drop-down menus

* Program structures (sequences, selections, iterations)

* Error handling and debugging

Progression:
Successful students can progress to level 3 programming courses in Visual Basic.NET and other languages.

Awarding Body:
City and Guilds

Exam:
Assessment will be by practical assessments and multi-choice examination.

Qualification:
Level 2

Level:
2

Duration:
Three hours per week for 15 weeks

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.