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CS 1408 - Introduction to Computer Science with Visual Basic

Credits: 4 Class: 4 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Credit or enrollment in MATH 1404  or MATH 1505  or MATH 1306 ; and placement in ENG 1301  or above.
History, nature and uses of the computer; algorithms; number systems; information representation and organization with an overview of computer hardware and software, computing systems and major applications. An introduction to high-level languages and programming using Visual Basic with an emphasis on event-driven programming. Elements of the Visual Basic programming environment including objects, events, properties, user interface design and creating web-based applications are discussed. Practice with standard programming features such as control statements, subprograms, data types, arrays and input-output mechanisms.


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