INTRO TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

COURSE SYLLABUS

 


INSTRUCTOR:                                                                     Mrs. Leiker

ROOM NUMBER/OFFICE ROOM NUMBER:               Room 201/Tech Planning Office

OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY                              11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

KINGSFORD HIGH SCHOOL PHONE:                            (906)779-2670 EXTENTION 1201

E-MAIL ADDRESS:                                                             JLeiker@Kingsford.org

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Computers are an increasingly important part of our world and computer programmers are essential to today’s society.  This class is an excellent step to higher-level programming.  Students can learn software development fundamentals in the context of useful, real world applications.  Students will quickly learn how to create their own professional-quality Visual Basic programs and build the programs as executable files which can be run on any compatible computer.  Topics include using controls to manipulate the mouse, dialog boxes and windows, pointers, interactive graphics, multi-dimensional arrays, animation techniques, loops, timers, error handlers, decisions structures, modules/procedures, MDI forms, and database management.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1.      To introduce students to the basics of computer programming topics using Microsoft Visual Basic.

2.      To let students explore computer programming as a possible field of employment.

3.      To prepare students for any mathematical, engineering or technology related field by giving them an introduction to computer programming.

 

GRADING:

Grading Scale:  The class will be run on the school (straight) grading scale (see handbook).

Breakdown of grading (approximate points per marking period):

            Tests:                                                                          300

            Quizzes:                                                                      0 – 100 (As Needed))

            Projects:                                                                      60 - 120

            Drops (Exercises & Activities):                                 60 (20 Per Chapter)

            Chapter Checklist:                                                      30 (10 Per Chapter)

            Checks (Exercises & Activities):                                0 – 30 (As Needed)

            Journals:                                                                     50

            Computer Responsibilty Points (CRPs):                   100  (Responsible Use of Computer, Classtime & Internet, Online Participation, etc)

            Approximate Marking period totals:                        550 - 800

 

Semester grades:

Semester grades are based on the following:

2/5 First marking period grade

2/5 Second marking period grade

1/5 Semester final exam