Introduction To Course - 2022

CICS 313:
Visual Basic Programming
Introduction
Ghana Technology University College

Lecturer – Dr. Forgor Lempogo
2022
Overview
 Resources needed
 Expectations from students
 Expectations from the lecturer
 Course outline
Course summary
Course objectives
Delivery method
Assessment procedure
Course policies
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CICS 313:Visual Basic Programming - GTUC 2022 Delivery
Lecturer’s Information
Dr. Forgor Lempogo
Office Faculty of Informatics, Room #1

Mobile 020-2698192
email lforgor@gtuc.edu.gh
Office Monday: 10am – 1pm
Hours Thursday: 3pm – 5 pm
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Course Details
Course Code: CICS 313
Pre-requisites: High Level Programming (C++)
BSc. in Information Technology

Level
#Level 300
Semester/
1 / 2021 - 2022
Academic Year:
Credit Hours: 3
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Course Description
This is a computer-programming course, which
focuses on the use of current object-oriented
languages.
The main aim is to introduce the fundamental

concepts necessary for designing, using, and
implementing Visual basic applications and
programs.
Students will be expected to write relatively complex

programs by the end of the course using Visual
Basic.
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Course Educational Objectives
 After completing this course, students will be able to:
Create a simple Visual Basic based application based on the

Windows Application template.
Use forms and controls to create a user interface.
Create and use variables and arrays.
Create and use Sub and Function procedures, including

predefined functions.
Implement decision structures and loops by using conditional

expressions.
Resolve syntax, run-time, and logical errors by using the

debugger and structured exception handling.
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Course Delivery Method
Modular mode of delivery
Hybrid mode.
Online component
Weekly Zoom Meetings
Assessing weekly modules resources on GTUC
course management website.
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Literature And Reading Materials
Textbook
 Schneider, D. I. (2014). An introduction to
programming using Visual Basic 2012: with
Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Express
editions DVD (9th ed.). Pearsons.
Additional Optional Reading

 MSDN Library
 http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/vstudio/ms172564(v=vs.90).aspx
Zak, D. (2016). Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic

2015 (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Newsome, B. (2016). Beginning Visual Basic 2015. John
8 Wiley & Sons.
Microsoft Imagine
 Microsoft program that supports technical education
by providing access to Microsoft software for learning,
teaching, and research purposes such as Visual
Studio
 https://imagine.microsoft.com
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Software Requirement
In class
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015
Personal
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 – Date
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Course Assessment
Activity Minimum Percentage
Assignment
Quiz 10%
Online activities
Mid Semester Exams 20%
End Of Semester Exams 70%
Total 100%
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Modules and Course Schedule
Module Topic Week
Introduction to programming
Module 1 1
concepts in VB
Developing Solutions Using Visual
Module 2 2–3
Studio
Operators, Variables and Data
Module 3 4–5
Types
Module 4 Control Structures 6–7
Module 5 Subroutines and Functions 8–9
Module 6 Arrays 10 - 11
Module 7 Working with Databases 12
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Student Responsibilities
The student is responsible for:
Time management.
Acquiring and using the online and offline course

content and materials.
Going online and using the online material
Contacting lecturer or COLT to get all technical

problems resolved as quickly as possible.
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Course and University Policies
Attendance
In-class & Zoom Meetings
 Regular attendance is expected and BUT will be recorded.
 When absent, it is your responsibility to get notes and assignments
from your mates.
Other Online Activities
 Regular online presence will be required at specific number of hours
every week to interact with your colleagues as well as with me.
See time table.
Deadlines are sacred and firm.

Failure to keep deadlines will adversely affect your grade.
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Contact Policies
 e-mail
which is my most preferred mode of communication
found on the course outline
I will try and reply to all mails within 24 hours.
 Office Hours
office located at the faculty of informatics, room #1
Office hours found on course outline
 GTUC course management system - at times specified

the chat
The forum
 Feel free to contact me if you face any challenges with the

site or the content itself, through the above means.
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The Visual Basic Course Web Page
 You will be able to access:
Classroom resources
 Course outline, lecture slides and handouts
 Exercises and assignments
 Guidelines and instructions for exercise submissions
The forum
 Student-student and lecturer-student collaboration.
 Course Policy
each student will be required to post at least 3 comments
in the forum every week,
 Assignments and exercises will be submitted through

the GCTU course management website.
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The Visual Basic Course Web Page
 Netiquette
No “short-hand” in the forum
No “Pigeon English” in forum
 For more information on online communications visit:

http://learning.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=4
http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/frankm/573/netiquette.html
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Attached Course Outline
Be sure to read the attached course

outline carefully for more
information.
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CICS 313:

Visual Basic Programming

Ghana Technology University College

 Expectations from students

 Expectations from the lecturer

Office Faculty of Informatics, Room #1

Pre-requisites: High Level Programming (C++)

BSc. in Information Technology

The main aim is to introduce the fundamental

Students will be expected to write relatively complex

Create a simple Visual Basic based application based on the

Use forms and controls to create a user interface.

Create and use variables and arrays.

Create and use Sub and Function procedures, including

Implement decision structures and loops by using conditional

Resolve syntax, run-time, and logical errors by using the

Additional Optional Reading

Zak, D. (2016). Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic

Activity Minimum Percentage

End Of Semester Exams 70%

11 CICS 313:Visual Basic Programming - GTUC 2022 Delivery

Module 5 Subroutines and Functions 8–9

Acquiring and using the online and offline course

Contacting lecturer or COLT to get all technical

Deadlines are sacred and firm.

 GTUC course management system - at times specified

 Feel free to contact me if you face any challenges with the

 Assignments and exercises will be submitted through

 For more information on online communications visit:

Be sure to read the attached course

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