Course Outline 2005-2006
Course Title:  Visual Basic Programming  
Length of Course:  1 Semester  
Required Course:  No  
Grades Taught:  9-12  
Text Used:  Visual Basic 6.0, Diane Zak, Thomson, Course Technology  
     I.  Course Objectives
  • Be aware of the social, psychological, moral, and ethical implications of computer usage.
  • Learn how to design application.
  • Learn the use of variables and constants.
  • Learn the selection structure.
  • Learn the repetition structure.
  • Learn how to sequentially access files, menus, and reports.
  • Learn about dialog boxes and error trapping.
  • Learn how to access files randomly.
  • Learn about database access.
  • Learn about variable arrays.
  
    II.   Plan of Study

  1st Quarter

  • Introduction to Visual Basic
  • Designing Applications
  • Using Variables and Constants
  • The Selection Structure
  • The Repetition Structure

  2nd Quarter

  • Sequential Access Files, Menus, and Reports
  • Dialog Boxes and Error Trapping
  • Random Access Files
  • Database Access
  • Variable Arrays
  
   III.  Procedure for Evaluation of Student Progress

           Grades will be based on the total number of points earned through daily tasks, quizzes, tests, special projects, and group participation.

  
   IV.   Standards for Completion: 

                   A=93-100  B=85-92  C=77-84  D=69-76  F=Below 69