Course Summary:

Development of computer and programming skills, problem-solving methods, and selected applications. This course provides a broad-based introduction to programming in Visual Basic. Students will learn how to build a program from the design phase all the way through to delivery. (Formerly BMIS 208) For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale:

This is the only programming course at the core of the CSIS program. It provides foundational programming knowledge and is the prerequisite for all subsequent classes in the CSIS program.

Measurable Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Develop code using Visual Studio IDE effectively for creating and debugging software using control structures for sequence, selection (IF-THEN-ELSE, CASE), and iteration (FOR-NEXT, WHILE, UNTIL).
• Create sub-procedures and functions while using variables in designing modular programs.
• Integrate 1- and 2-dimensional arrays in program logic.
• Manipulate text files and databases.
• Discuss the relevance of course material and the use of technology from a biblical worldview.

Course Assignment:

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student should study the Liberty University syllabus before completing the checklist given in the Course Overview.

Total No. of Discussion (1)

• The student will participate in 1 Discussion.
• The purpose of the Discussion is to generate interaction among students in regard to relevant current course topics.
• The student will post a thread of at least 350 words, including 1 citation in the current APA.
• The student will also post 2 replies of at least 150 words each, including 1 citation in the current APA format.

Programming Assignments (8)

The student will complete Programming Assignments designed to reinforce and measure understanding of the materials covered in the assigned readings. Each assignment will be submitted via zipped solution files.

Total No. of Quizzes (8)

The student will complete 8 quizzes throughout the course. The first 7 quizzes will cover the assigned reading for the current module.  The first seven quizzes are open-book/open-notes and include a combination of 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions each.  The Final Quiz will cover all of the assigned reading in the course.  The final quiz is open-book/open-notes, comprehensive, and includes a combination of 50 multiple-choice and true/false questions.