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BACS 287. Graphical Interface Programming Dr. Jay Lightfoot. What This Course is Not !. A multimedia course A game programming course A Visual Basic course (only) A Senior-level advanced programming course A goof-off course. What This Course IS !.
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BACS 287 Graphical Interface Programming Dr. Jay Lightfoot
What This Course is Not! • A multimedia course • A game programming course • A Visual Basic course (only) • A Senior-level advanced programming course • A goof-off course BACS 287
What This Course IS! • A programming course using Visual Basic • A 200-level course (Sophomore) • A CIS course • A demanding course BACS 287
What You Will Learn • How to design a good graphical user interface (GUI) • Basic programming logic • Basic programming constructs • How to do this in Visual Basic • Traditional programming • Object-oriented programming (some) • Documentation standards • “Defensive” programming BACS 287
What You Need • The textbook • Removable storage media (flash drive) • 10+ hours per week to devote to this class • An interest in programming • A desire to learn BACS 287
What I Expect From You • Read the chapter prior to class • Show up to class on time, stay for the whole period • Pay attention in class • Ask questions when you don’t understand • Start your projects early • Ask questions when you don’t understand • Do your best • Did I mention to Ask questions when you don’t understand???? BACS 287
What You Can Expect From Me • Come to class prepared • Answer questions (if you ask them) • Grade your work fairly (consistently) • Return graded work in a reasonable time • Be available during office hours • Do my best to teach you the material BACS 287