COP 1332-Visual Basic Syllabus Spring 2016 TR Instructor: Ronald Minnis Office Phone: 772-462-7575 E-M ail: rominnis@irsc.edu Toll-Free: 866-792-IRSC Download Software Free VS2012 Pro: https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx You will need your IRSC student mail account. In order to complete this course successfully you must follow the class calendar and be more disciplined academically. It is recommended that you stay ahead of schedule to avoid falling behind and to give yourself time to understand the topics being presented. This would also allow you to ask questions ahead of time before a mole hill becomes a mountain as the topics build on each other. The course has been broken down to enhance your understanding of the topics, but this does not guarantee that you will understand it the first time around. Therefore, you must schedule time to review the work and practice the programming associated with each chapter. Assessed Degree Program Learning Outcome: Make use of technology to organize, acquire, and convey information. Communicate with clarity and precision. Course Description: This course is an introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows. You will learn to create applications which operate in a Microsoft Windows environment using Visual Basic. In addition topics include, but are not limited to, how to create a Windows application, designing and creating forms, using menus, common dialog boxes, procedures, functions, arrays, decision statements and loops.
Prerequisite: COP 2000 or permission of instructor. Lab fee $20.00. Objectives: At the completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Create and execute applications using a multitude of visual basic tools, statements and properties. 2. Demonstrate the basic concepts of file access and create and execute applications that can open, read from, save to, and close data files. 3. Develop and create an application with a GUI interface. Assessment Tools: The following tools will be used to assess the student's progress in meeting the objectives of this course: Multiple Choice/Hands-On Exam Assessments (multiple choice, matching, or fill-in the blank) May be given as homework Homework Assignments Programming Projects (Practical/Hands-On) Required Text: Microsoft Visual Basic 2012 Reloaded, 5th Edition by Diane Zak Publisher: Course Technology ISBN-13: 978128084169 Recommended Materials: (a-1 GB or higher-usb Flash Drive, for saving test projects) BLACKBOARD: You will be required to submit all your assignments through BLACKBOARD and you will also be required to take the exams in BLACKBOARD at an IRSC Assessment Center. All Exams are proctored. You must obtain your BLACKBOARD ID as soon as possible. Withdrawal from Class Students are encouraged to contact the instructor anytime they are not achieving their intended level of success prior to taking any other action. You will NOT be automatically withdrawn from class if you stop attending class or if you are failing the class. If you need to withdraw from the course you MUST withdraw YOURSELF by the withdrawal deadline (this can be done at any IRSC c a m p u s or online). Students may withdraw from the course and receive a grade of W prior to Thursday, March 23, 2016. Students who simply do not attend class and who do not officially withdraw from the course will receive a failing grade. It is the Student s responsibility to withdraw themselves from this class. Withdrawal requires that you submit an official IRSC form through an Educational Services office on any campus or through online submission at https://esweb.irsc.edu/mariner/navigate/student.jsp.
COURSE SCHEDULE Hands-on computer assignments and project assignments will be used as methods of instruction. This course will make use of timely submittal of (required) projects, assignments, and exams in student grade determinations. Projects will involve hands-on usage of the computer. All project due dates are posted on Blackboard and will be submitted via the assignment section in Blackboard. No assignments are to be submitted via email. Late projects will be accepted up to one week after the due date (with a late point deduction penalty). The last date that work will be accepted this semester for credit (with the exception of the final) is _4/21/16_; no work will be accepted after this date. The final exam must be completed on April 21st of the semester. Due Dates will be posted on the Blackboard Calendar. Homework/Projects/Postings: The homework will include several programming projects and assignments throughout the semester. The homework will be posted on the class website and it i s the student s responsibility to check the website regularly for updates and c h a n g e s. Beware of homework deadlines! ALL HOMEWORK must be turned in ON TIME. Late homework will be penalized - 10pts per day, maximum penalization being -50. It is your responsibility to seek help ahead of time and to allot yourself enough time to complete the homework successfully. All homework is due by midnight of the assigned due date. Make sure you keep a backup copy of the homework for yourself!!! You must complete all homework programming projects and assignments by yourself. Cheating or Plagiarism on any homework will not be tolerated and will result in severe disciplinary action, including and not limited to receiving a zero on the homework. All projects/homework are to be submitted to the instructor through BLACKBOARD. You MUST Zip the entire PROJECT Folder, DO NOT SEND THE EXECUTABLE, THE ENTIRE PROJECT MUST BE SENT (See Website for more information or contact instructor). Please read the homework assignments page for other information that may d e s c r i b e any other requirements. Homework submitted under an incorrect drop-box in Blackboard or sent through Email will NOT be graded and will be given a zero. Exams: There will be at least two exams which may include the final. The exams are on the class calendar under Course Content and must be taken on the days the exam is scheduled. You will receive a zero for exams that are missed. All Exams are proctored. Quizzes: You may take your quizzes as many times as you like and they will not be timed. Only the highest grade you obtain will be recorded in the gradebook.
Grading: The following is a breakdown of how the homework and exams will be weighted. Grading Procedures: 40% - Homework Projects 50% - Exams 10% - Quizzes A - Excellent 90% 100% D - Below average 60% - 69% B - Above average 80% 89% F - Failure 0% 59% C - Average 70% 79% There will be no grade curving. NOTE: If for any reason you miss an exam and do not contact me within 2 working days of when the exam was missed you will automatically receive a zero for the e x a m missed. If you have a valid excuse for missing an exam and proof (i.e. a doctor's note, a receipt of car towing, accident report, etc.) you may be able to take a makeup exam. Attendance: It is the responsibility of the student to make the instructor aware of his or her attendance if they miss the roll call. Please make sure you sign in if you come in late. Discontinued attendance does NOT constitute official withdrawal, and will result in a failing grade. Please withdraw officially if necessary. It is imperative that you attend every class session to receive the most benefit for this course. Attendance is required except for designated lab sessions as scheduled by the instructor. An absence may be excused with appropriate written evidence. Be sure to attend your course during the first week of classes. IRSC courses have a "drop for non-attendance" policy. Failure to attend the course during the first week of classes may result in your being administratively withdrawn from the course. Students who are deemed as "at Risk Students" may be assigned required lab hours by their instructor. You will be considered an "at Risk Student" if your overall grade point average falls below a 76%. If you are on a campus that does not have a designated computer lab, you will be able to access the computer lab online. Lab hours will be posted each semester (Please check with your instructor). It is your responsibility to sign-in when you go to a computer lab to record your lab hours. Students who do not complete their assigned lab hours will receive an Incomplete for the course. This class uses the River Support/Reach- Out system. I will notify your Academic Advisor if you have struggled with academic concerns, excessive absences, incomplete work, difficulty with the course content, or other issues affecting your coursework. This warning is not an official grade, yet it indicates concerns about your progress that need to be addressed immediately. Since the Reach Out provides essential notices by email, a course requirement is that you check your River Mail account frequently and respond quickly if you receive an email message regarding a Reach Out from River Support. If you are contacted from an Advisor regarding a Reach Out, please respond to those individuals and also visit me during my office hours so we may talk about strategies for how you can be successful in this class. No disruptions, disrespectful behavior, or violation of the student code will be tolerated. IRSC
and your instructor are committed to maintaining standards of academic honesty; integrity is a shared responsibility. All students are expected to know and comply with the IRSC Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits dishonesty in any form, including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, and other forms of misconduct. Students with Disabilities: It is your responsibility to request assistance and to notify the instructor of your needs. Any student with special needs is encouraged to contact Student Disability Services in the Educational Services Division for additional information and assistance. For more information please call Student Disability Services at (772) 462-7782. Internet Access: Access on IRSC computer equipment of materials of a sexual or ethnically derogatory nature is in violation of the college policy on harassment, which assures a positive learning environment. Violation may result in disciplinary action. Cellular phones & pagers MUST be silent. NO taking calls in class! If you take a call in class or text in class you will be asked to leave. If you are experiencing any difficulties in your course, please work directly with your instructor to resolve the issues. If you are unable to settle your concerns with the assistance of your instructor, you can contact the Department Chair, (Professor Waller at 462-7667 or rwaller@irsc.edu) who will assist you or advise you about contacting the Academic Dean or Vice President.