Programming with Visual Basic
You're the software creator now! Learn one of the most widely used programming languages (Visual Basic.NET) to create personalized projects. You start with the basics and then launch your creativity with new programming skills to construct your own software! The topics include Visual Basic.NET Integrated Development Environment; building an application in the Visual Basic.NET environment; working with forms and procedures; structures and types of looping; coding techniques; using controls, functions and procedures; debugging; creating executable file; and distributing a Windows Application.
Featured Software
Microsoft® Visual Studio Express Edition.
Who will like this Course?
Anyone interested in problem solving, creative and logical thinking, sequencing, puzzles and collaboration with others on programming projects.
Who can attend?
10 through 17 years (5th Grade - 11th Grade).
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic understanding of PC or Mac operating system.
Length of training
Morning session: Monday to Thursday (9 am - 12 noon) for two weeks
Afternoon session: Monday to Thursday (1 pm - 4 pm) for two weeks
Schedule
Session I- June 7-17, 2010
- University of Houston- Downtown (Morning session)
- The John Cooper School (Afternoon session)
- Wharton County Junior College - Sugar Land Campus (Afternoon session)
- University of Houston - Clear Lake (Morning session)
- The Emery/Weiner School (Afternoon session)
Session II- June 21-July 1, 2010
- University of Houston- Downtown (Afternoon session)
- Wharton County Junior College - Sugar Land Campus (Morning session)
- The Emery/Weiner School (Morning session)
Session III- July 5-15, 2010
- University of Houston - Clear Lake (Afternoon session)
Tuition
Early-Bird Registration - $285 (on or before March 31, 2010)
Early Registration - $295 (April 1-May 24, 2010)
Regular Registration - $315 (After May 24, 2010)
(includes course materials)
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