Welcome to the world of programming. Do you have experience programming for the internet, that is, creating web pages using HTML source code, and perhaps embedding JavaScript into your web page? If you do then you have what it takes to get started with programming. 

Objective: Know the basic commands to create a simple program. Understand what the basic commands do and how they accomplish their function. Demonstrate mastery of basic programming by creating your very own program that will help others either work smarter, figure out a problem, or play a game.   

Semester 1:

Basic Programming in QBasic

• Introduction to QBasic Computer Programming Language

• Introduction to QBasic Programming for Game Development

• Game Design  (A two-week independent study course)

• Pixel Art for use in QBasic 
  
  

• Fractals with QBasic - Part 1
  
  

• Fractals with QBasic - Part 2

QBasic Evaluation: For End of 1st Semester Final Exam Review, study the review questions given at the end of each lesson covered in class. At the minimum, you have completed lesson 1-8.  The reviews are located at the end of each lesson/assignment handout given on class.  

Semester 2:

Basic Programming In Visual Basic (VB)

Welcome to the Visual Basic component of this course. In this course I will introduce you to the Visual Basic world, as well as to general aspects of programming. If you have already worked with other programming languages, you will immediately get familiar with the Visual Basic environment; if you have never programmed before, that's also fine.

For class assignments, Use the book titled: Microsoft Visual Basic Basics by Knowlton & Collings.

In addition to the class assignments just for reinforcement of the basics, here are five easy tutorials you may tackle on your own:

• Lesson 1: What is VB?
  
• Lesson 2: Introduction to Events and Code
  
• Lesson 3: Variables
  
• Lesson 4: Introducing Subs
  
• Lesson 5: Forms revisited

VB Evaluation: For End of 2nd Semester Final Exam Review, study the summary and review questions at the end of  each lesson covered in class. At the minimum, you should complete Unit 1 Review & Unit 2 Review to prepare for the final exam. The reviews are located in the book titled: Microsoft Visual Basic Basics by Knowlton & Collings. 

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What's next? In Computer Science 2, you will have the opportunity to expand your programming skills in VB, C++, Java. Sign up during the next course registration day. While you wait for your next class, checkout careers.