CIS 112 :: Visual Basic I
Fall 2006
Oskars Rieksts || LY 162 || 610-683-4404 || mylastname||atsign||kumailserver
Office Hours :: Mon: 10-12; TuTh: 1:30-3
Course Web Site :: http://faculty.kutztown.edu/rieksts/112/main.html
Text: Visual Basic and Computer Science : A Journey of Discovery, 5th Edition. L. N.
& O. J. Rieksts, 2002; Downloadable; HTML format
Major Grading Components:
3 Tests 100 points each
Final Exam 150 points
4 Projects 50-75 points each
Quizzes 5-25 points each
Labs 3 points each
Jeffersonian Principle: All points are created equal.
Grading Scale:
A :: 90.0 - 100.0 || B :: 80.0 - 89.9 || C :: 70.0 - 79.9
D :: 60.0 - 69.9 || F :: 00.0 - 59.9
Some Comments:
1. Coverage::
All topics in the textbook will be covered. The order in which topics are covered will be determined by the knowledge and skills required to complete the programming projects, as outlined in Topical Outline.
2. Projects::
a. Grading criteria: Correct execution, logical structure, good programming techniques,
quality of GUI (appearance, readability, layout, design, ease of use), adherence to instructions, etc.
b. Some projects may have levels of assignment with associated levels of grade earned.
c. Submission:
v Make an executable for your program.
v Zip it; test it to make sure it runs on any machine.
v Email it to me: rieksts@kutztown.edu
d. Late projects will lose 5 points for each class day up to a maximum of 25 points.
They must be clearly marked with the original due date and the actual date of
submission.
3. Quizzes ::
a. Will cover assigned reading and/or recent class lectures.
b. May be unannounced.
4. Email:: When sending me email, be sure to include your name and CIS112 in the message subject area.
5. Announcements :: http://faculty.kutztown.edu/rieksts/112/announcements.html
Please check daily.
6. Anonymous copies of student work may be saved for accreditation purposes.