48221 Informatics: Visual Basic

6cp
Core
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Austin Mack

This subject introduces students to programming and software testing. It presents the syntax and mechanism of the Visual Basic language and shows how to build simple software systems. It covers the topics of object-oriented (OO) programming, GUI building and basic testing.

Assessment: VB Programming Assignment (15 per cent), Spreadsheet application for engineering (15 per cent), Practical Examiniation (25 per cent), Written Examination (25 per cent), Write an advanced programming assignment or Write a spreadsheet macro to solve an engineering problem or Research an IT topic approved by tutor (20 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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