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2011-2012 Official General Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CST 123 - Visual Basic for Technology


Introduction to the fundamentals of programming in a technical environment using Microsoft’s Visual Basic. NET.  The course will teach students how to design and create applications using structured, event-driven, and object-oriented programming techniques.  Programming concepts to be covered include data types and variables, control structures, arrays, functions, sequential files, printing, and effective GUI design.  Applications will include topics relevant to engineering technology courses.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  CST 106 Computers in Technology or equivalent

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use a computer programming language to solve technical problems.
2.  Describe and compare the fundamentals of structured, event-driven, and object-oriented programming.
3.  Create user-friendly graphical interfaces of Windows applications.
4.  Describe and effectively use data types and variables/constants, programming control structures, arrays, functions, sequential files, and print output.
5.  Describe the purpose and main features of an integrated development environment.
6.  Use an IDE effectively to create a complete program.