CS-1121 Syllabus Programming In Visual Basic Spring, 2016

CS-1121 SyllabusProgramming in Visual BasicSpring, 2016Part 1. IntroductionCourse DescriptionIntroduction to programming in Visual Basic.NET, including event-drivenWindows programming, data types, operators, objects and properties, menus,procedures, control structures, and database file processing. For studentswith no prior programming experiencePrerequisites:1 yr high school algebra or instructor approvalPart 2. Course Outcomes and ExpectationsOutcome 1: To demonstrate proficiency in program design1. Students demonstrate ability to analyze problems and determine theirrequirements2. Students demonstrate ability to construct solution strategy algorithms thatare effective and efficientOutcome 2: To demonstrate proficiency with a high-level programming language1. Students demonstrate proficiency with basic statements and controlstructures (including the implementation of a variety of selection andrepetition structures and the implementation of sorting and searchingalgorithms that require nesting).2. Students demonstrate proficiency with functions (including value andreference parameters and return types).Outcome 3: To demonstrate proficiency with basic data structure concepts1. Students demonstrate competence with the use of file streams, strings andone-dimensional arrays2. Students demonstrate competence with pointers and dynamic memoryallocation3. Students demonstrate competence with object oriented programming(OOP) including class definition, constructors, public and private datamembers and methods and object instantiation.1

ExpectationsYou are responsible for.ooooooknowing the course syllabus (especially exam dates and assignment duedates)reading and understanding the assigned textbook materialattending lectures and asking questions if you have themcompleting exercises and quizzes in classdemonstrating your programming projects on time in labseeking help as you need it (the earlier the better)As an instructor, I will endeavor to oooooprovide comprehensive materials onlinediscuss course concepts in detail during lecturedemonstrate the implementation of conceptsbe responsive to your inquiriesmaintain office hours in which you can come see meIf there are additional ways that the instructor or teaching assistants canassist you please let them know.Part 3: Course Structure and MaterialsClass Meeting DatesLecture: T,Th 2:00-2:50 in Montague 80Lab: F (various times) in MWAH-177FacultyDr. James Allert, Asst. Professor,UMD Dept. of Computer Scienceemail: jallert@d.umn.eduweb page: www.d.umn.edu/ jallertOffice: 324A Heller HallOffice Hours: MTW 11-12:50pm and arrangedOffice phone: (218) 726-71942

Teaching Assistants (TAs)VamsidharKasireddyemail: kasir003Labs: 11, 1 and 2:00Office Hours:TBAPujaDavandeemail: davan006Labs: 9,10 and 12:00Office Hours:TBATAs will assist in lecture, grade your exercises and programming projects,and assist you by answering questions you may have about course material.The TAs are available to meet you during their office hours. However, theywill not write code for you.Note: If you contact your instructor or TA by email please include the class(CS-1121) in the Subject line. Do not expect replies to be immediate(especially on weekends or in the evening). Do not attach program files to begraded or debugged. Programs are only graded in lab.TextZak, Diane. Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2015.Seventh Edition, Course Technology, Cengage Learning,2016. ISBN:978-1-285-86026-83

The Course Management System (Moodle)This course is maintained on the Moodle course management system. Allcourse documents (syllabus, calendar, PowerPoint slides, etc.) are availableto students through Moodle. To access course materials log on through theinstructor's web page or go to moodle.umn.edu .Visual Basic Community 2015 SoftwareProgramming assignments in this course are done using Microsoft VisualBasic Community 2015. This is a programming language used to createprograms in a Windows environment only (no mac or linux applications).You are NOT required to purchase this software for the course.The UMD Computer Labs have installed Visual Basic Community 2015. Allprojects can be completed using the computers in the UMD Windows, fullaccess computer labs.Optional: If you have a Windows computer, you can download the VisualStudio Community 2015 software for free from dreamspark.com. Note: this isa huge file (3Gig) in a .iso format. It must be burnt to a DVD and theninstalled from that DVD. If you are not comfortable with the process youshould probably avoid it and simply work in the labs. TAs will have verylimited time and ability to assist with download issues.Syllabus or Calendar RevisionThe instructor reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus or thecourse calendar at any time, and without prior notice.4

Part 4. Course TopicsThe following is a list of topics typically covered throughout the 15 weeks ofthe semester. Variation may occur in any particular semester. See thedetailed course calendar on Moodle for more detail.WEEKREADINGASSIGNMENTTOPICCOURSEOUTCOMEWeek 1Syllabus,Chapter 1Course intro, syllabus, Intro tocomputing1aWeek 2Chapter 2Program design andimplementation1a, 1bWeek 3Chapter 3Essential VB, variables, datatypes, commenting2cWeek 4Chapter 4Arithmetic operators andexpressions2aWeek 5Chapter 5Decision Structures (ifs and selectcase)2aLoops (while, for)2aWeek 6Week 7Chapter 6Loop applications (summation,counting)2aWeek 8Chapter 7Sub Procedures (val and refparameters)2bWeek 9Functions (val and ref parmaters)2bWeek 10 Chapter 8Strings3aWeek 11Arrays3aWeek 12 Chapter 9More Arrays3bWeek 13 Chapter 10Files3bWeek 14 Chapter 11Databases3bWeek 15Course overview5

Part 5. Course PoliciesUse of Electronic devicesLaptop computers are not required for this course. Use of electronic devices(laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc) is not allowed in discussion sections or inlecture. Exceptions to this rule may be made in specific circumstances withthe permission of the instructor.Absence from ClassFailure to attend class is the quickest way to a poor grade. Students areexpected to attend all scheduled class meetings. If you are unable to attenda class meeting, it is your responsibility to obtain class notes and othermaterials. It is the responsibility of the student to plan his or her schedule toavoid conflicts with assessments. There are no makeups for missed labs,exercises, quizzes or exams unless you have an excused absence thatqualifies under the UMD Policy on Excused Absences and have cleared itwith the instructor beforehand. Students should not expect accommodationsfor personal requests not covered by the Policy, especially for exams.Personal requests may be granted by the instructor subject to a substantialpenalty.Student ConductThe instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow theUniversity's Student Conduct Code. Appropriate classroom conductpromotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptiveclassroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either theinstructor's ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited. Disruptivebehavior includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom.Examples include ringing cell phones, text-messaging, watching videos,playing computer games, doing email, or surfing the Internet on yourcomputer instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities.Lecture Hall EtiquetteLarge lecture halls are sometimes difficult places in which to learn. You canimprove your chances by sitting up front or in the middle. Here are otherguidelines that apply to this course:oooIf you come in late sit toward the back (last 5 rows).If you must leave during lecture sit toward the back (last 5 rows).All electronic devices (laptops, tablets, ipods, cell phones, etc.) must beturned off during lecture.6

ooPlease do not distract others trying to have a conversation during lecture.Everything you say can usually be heard by those around and in front ofyou in this lecture hall.No food or drink in the lecture halls.Late AssignmentsAll assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date in thecourse calendar. Late assignments are not accepted.Extra CreditThere is no extra credit work available beyond that listed in the syllabus andcourse calendar.Withdrawal PolicyIn accordance with UMD cancel/add and refund deadlines , cancellation ofcourses after the end of the eighth week is not permitted. If you are doingpoorly in the class it is your responsibility to talk with the instructor prior tothe 8th week to determine what course of action to take.Part 6. Assessment and GradingProgramming Projects (165 points)oooo11 Projects worth 15 points eachProjects are due at the start of your lab session and are not accepted late.You must demonstrate your project to the TA and answer questions(emailing a project is not acceptable)Your project must be your own workAssignments (65 points)ooSyllabus quiz (10 points)13 other assignments (pop quizzes, homework or exercises in lecture ordiscussion, homework assignments and /or online quizzes). They areworth 5 points. Your lowest two scores will be counted as extra credit.Exams (400 points)oooExam I (100 pts)Exam II (100 pts)Final Examination (200 pts)7

ExamsMost exams are a mixture of multiple choice and programming problems.You should expect to write Visual Basic program segments from start tofinish without the aid of any course materials or the text. Exams will behanded back, reviewed and may be re-collected. If you are unable to attendthe day exams are reviewed you are encouraged to come see your examduring office hours with your TA. Student ID's will be checked at exams. Thedate and time of the final examination can be found on the UMD RegularFinal Exam Schedule. Final exam conflicts are handled according to theUMD Final Exam Policies.GradesYour current and final grades are based on your total points. Total points areposted to the Moodle grade book. Keep all old assignments in case youneed to verify a score with your TA. Points will be posted regularly by yourTA. If scores are missing please be sure to contact your TA right away. Thekey percentage cutoffs for minus grades are:A- 90%,B- 80%,C- 70%,D 60%These cutoff percentages may be raised or lowered at the instructors’discretion.Start Early!You may have taken classes in which an assignment can be thrown togetherat the last minute - that strategy never works in computer science. Putting offprogramming assignments until the last minute has been proven by manyformer students to be the fastest route to a poor grade.Help with ProjectsYour instructor and your Graduate Teaching Assistants are available duringtheir office hours to answer questions and help you with your programs,although they will not write code for you or tell you any part of the solution.Check with your TA for office hours and locations.Academic IntegrityAcademic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits theaccomplishments of students. UMD is committed to providing students everypossible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only beredeemed in an environment of trust, honesty, and fairness. As a result,8