CIS 112 :: Visual Basic I

Spring 2012

 

Oskars Rieksts  ||  OM 249 || 610-683-4404 || last name at sign KU

     Office Hours ::  MWF:: 1-2 & TuW:: 2-3

     Course Web Site :: http://faculty.kutztown.edu/rieksts/112/index.html

 

Texts: Visual Basic and Computer Science: A Journey of Discovery,

Linda and Oskars Rieksts,  2011.

http://faculty.kutztown.edu/rieksts/112/text/index.html

 

MSDN = Microsoft Developer Network

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/2x7h1hfk.aspx

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/2f43da0y.aspx

 

Major Grading Components:

          2 Tests                 100 points each

          Final Exam           100 points

          2 Projects             100 points each

          Labs                     10 points each

          Quizzes                5-25 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. Day’s Notes::

   a. On most class days the scheduled work will be posted here, with links to labs, lab reports, projects, etc.  Often it will be the basis of class lectures.

   b. It will also be a record of what we have covered, so it can be a useful resource for studying for tests and quizzes.

2. Upcoming Page::

  Tests and other important dates will be posted here.

3. 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 As specified in project assignment

       v Be prepared to demonstrate your program.

4. Labs ::

    a. There will be 1-2 labs due every week.

    b. Grade will depend on the quality of the Lab Report.

    c. You may find it necessary to schedule some of your work at the 24-hour lab.

5. Quizzes ::

    a. Will cover assigned reading and/or recent class lectures.

    b. May be unannounced.

6. Email:: When sending me email, be sure to include your name and CSC112 in the message subject area.  Face to face often works better.