Course: Visual Basic Programming – COMT 11002
   Spring 2007 / Tuscarawas / Call # 18614 / Section 850 / Room A200

Instructor: Joe Bolen

Work Phone: (330) 343-1753

E-Mail: JBolen@kent.edu

Fax: (413) 556-0739

Web Site: http://personal.tusc.kent.edu/~jbolen

Office Hours: Before class 2:30 – 5:00 PM (Tue./Wed./Thur.) or by appointment.

Class Time: Wednesday / 5:30-8:00 PM

Lab Time: Wednesday / 5:30-8:00 PM

Course Objectives: Laboratory course in the Visual Basic .NET language. Introducing concepts of object-oriented, event-driven program design and implementation.

Prerequisite: MATH 11005 (Pre- or Coreq) or COMT faculty permission.

Texts Required: "Programming VB.Net 2005" + CD + 180 day trial software, 6th Edition
     by Julia Case Bradley & Anita C Millspaugh. ©2006.
     ISBN-13: 9780073304274
     MHID 0073304271

Textbook Web Site: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007226215x/student_view0/index.html

Supplemental Materials Required: Five or more 3½" HD Diskettes (or a USB flash drive) which are in a protective case clearly labeled with student's name to turn in working programs. A folder to turn in assignments clearly labeled with class name and student name.

Course Requirements: Students are expected to attend class regularly, be on time, and have all assignment prepared prior to class. You are expected to read materials ahead in order to get the most out of class discussion and lab work.

Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance is necessary to gain the full benefit of the course. Students are expected to attend class regularly and be on time for each class. A record will be kept. An excessive number of absences will be reflected in your final grade.

• Set cell phones and pagers set to vibrate mode. Calls are to be taken in hallway.

• No smoking, food or drink is permitted in the classroom.

• For teaching purposes, the computer security environment has been lowered. Therefore, students shall not copy from, paste to, interfere or alter other student’s or staff’s data or computer settings.

• Also, see UNIVERSITY LIFE:DIGEST OF RULES AND REGULATIONS 2005-2006 at http://www.kent.edu/CurrentStudents/upload/0311252RulesandRegs.pdf.

Grading Policy: No assignments will be accepted more than one week late.

Three announced online examinations will be given. No make-up exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made. Make-up exams must be taken when scheduled.

Course Lab: Required lab assignments will be assigned in advance. The lab assignments will represent approximately 50% of the total grade. However, a student can receive a final grade no greater than a D if one fails to submit three or more lab assignments for review.

Exams: The final grade is represented by approximately 50% from online exams and 50% from lab assignments. Final exam includes both an online exam and a program to be written from specifications.

Test Make-up Policy: Three online examinations will be given. No make-up exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made. Make-up exams must be taken when scheduled.

To prepare for examinations, attend lecture and read the chapters. At least 90% of the questions are taken directly from the reading material. Review the Reviewing the Basics questions, Chapter Summaries and Key Terms sections at the end of the chapters on which you are being tested. Practice multiple choice questions are available at the textbook’s web site for self study.

If you are absent or late, you are responsible for getting the course notes, handouts, and laboratory assignments you missed..

Students with Disabilities: Kent State University recognizes its responsibility for creating an institutional climate in which students with disabilities can succeed. In accordance with University Policy, if you have a documented disability, you may request accommodations to obtain equal access and to promote your learning in this class. Please contact Robert Brindley, Coordinator, Academic Services and Career Planning, in room A104 or at or at (330) 339-3391 ext. 47433. After your eligibility for accommodations has been determined, you will be given a letter which, when presented to an instructor, will help that instructor know how best to assist you.

The following is a tentative schedule for the course. The instructor reserves the right to make schedule changes based on the needs of the students in the class.

Week	Date	Chapters To Read	Assignment Due Next Week	Program Example
1	01/17/07	1	Case Study: Very Very Boards(VVB)	EX01Boards
2	01/24/07	2	VVB	EX02Boards
3	01/31/07	3	VVB	EX03Boards
4	02/07/07	4	VVB	EX04Boards
5	02/14/07		Test 1
6	02/21/07	5	VVB	EX05Boards
7	02/28/07	6	VVB	EX06Boards
8	03/07/07	7	VVB	EX07Boards
9	03/14/07	8	VVB	EX08Boards
10	03/21/07		Test 2
11	03/28/07		Spring Break
12	04/04/07	10	VVB	EX10Boards
13	04/11/07	11	VVB	EX11Boards
14	04/18/07	12	VVB as Extra Credit	EX12Boards
15	04/25/07	13	VVB	EX13Boards
16	05/02/07	14	No Pgm Due Nxt	EX14Boards
17	05/09/07		Final Exam