Visual Basic Programming IST 212

Visual Basic will be used to create applications for the Windows operating system. Students will learn how to work with pre-built objects, graphics, enter commands, use variables and constants, use programming control structures and work with classes. The course will include an introduction to Active X Data Objects and functions of the Application Programming Interface.(3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours)Prerequisites: IST 106.

Correlated Learning Outcomes

  • IT. 1. Carry out trouble-shooting strategies for resolving an identified end-user IT problem.
  • IT. 19. Differentiate among data types, data transfer protocols and file characteristics specific to the targeted use.
  • IT. 28. Demonstrate best practices for designing end-user computing interfaces.
  • IT. 29. Demonstrate the techniques of defensive programming and secure coding.
  • IT. 30. Diagram the phases of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
  • IT. 31. Discuss software development methodologies.
  • IT. 32. Summarize the differences among various programming languages.
  • IT. 33. Use a programming or a scripting language to share data across an integrated IT system.
  • IT. 34. Use a programming or a scripting language to solve a problem.
  • IT. 42. Use communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills as a member of a diverse team.
  • IT. 43. Describe the attitudes, knowledge and abilities associated with quality customer service.
  • IT. 44. Produce technical documentation responsive to an identified computing scenario
  • IT. 45. Use documentation or a knowledge base to resolve a technical challenge in an identified computing scenario.
  • IT. 47. Demonstrate professional behavior in response to an ethically-challenging scenario in computing.
  • IT. 48. Summarize the tenets of ethics and professional behavior promoted by international computing societies.