MIS 3O4

Introduction to Business Programming

Course Description: This course  is designed to provide students the opportunity to examine visual basic programming, learn how to create windows applications using the Microsoft Visual Basic, modify existing windows applications with VB for applications, and understand the practical application of VB features. Additionally, the course is concerned with programming logic, documentation, design choices, and the Systems Development Life Cycle. This is the foundation class for the advanced class MIS 333k.

Course Materials: Beginning with the Fall 2004 semester, all course materials are now available through Blackboard at http://courses.utexas.edu. If you have questions about the course prior to enrolling, you may e-mail Professor Byars at rbyars@mail.utexas.edu for assistance.

Prerequisites: MIS 301 (formerly MIS 310)

Professor: Rick Byars (rbyars@mail.utexas.edu)

Text: Programming in Visual Basic .NET 2003 - Update Edition by Julia Case Bradley and Anita C. Millspaugh

Course Philosophy: This course is designed to provide a learning environment that challenges students to be creative and to apply presented tools. Students should be active participants in the classroom learning experience as well as outside team experiences. In the classroom we will include discussions, lectures, cases, team work, and class material to explore and develop visual basic programming concepts and techniques. The student is responsible for a successful learning experience through their participation, and completion of the course requirements.

Attendance/participation: Class sessions will be conducted as a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, and class discussion of VB concepts. Attendance and preparation is vital to understanding and perfecting the programming language.

Download a copy of the Spring 2005 course syllabus now (Word .doc format)