INFO125-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
Introduction to Programming with Databases

Description

Visual Basic is one of the most popular programming languages and is used for the development of applications of different sizes. It is easy to learn and use. INFO125 is targeted at beginning programmers. It aims to introduce students to the programming logic necessary for development of information systems regardless of the programming language used; to programming and database concepts; and to the development of simple applications using VB.net and Microsoft Visual Studio. This course will build a practical and theoretical foundation for future study and careers.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student should be able to:
• Analyse business environments to define user requirements
• Discuss the steps in developing an application in Visual Basic.NET.
• Understand the basic concepts of programming, problem solving and design techniques
• Understand the Visual Studio environment and use its functionality to develop simple business applications
• Understand the concepts of object-oriented programming in Windows and Visual Basic.NET
• Understand how databases are used to store business data.
• Describe the parts of a database and understand database operations.
• Access and manipulate data from applications.
• Protect applications from unauthorised access
• Gain hands-on development experience through a series of tutorial exercises.

Restrictions

For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems on the department and colleges page.