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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Use the basic concepts of object oriented programming to create C# applications.
• Design, build, execute and debug C# applications.
• Use variables, arrays, strings, and files in C# applications.
• Use flow control statements in C# applications.
• Use calculations in C# applications.
• Create graphical user interfaces for C# applications.
• Handle exceptions (errors) within a C# application. 
• Create and use simple files for input and output.

Students taking this course on campus:

Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. No part of your final grade depends directly on attendance.  However, your attendance is critical for success in this course.  It is college policy that the instructor may withdraw a student who has missed 10% or more of the scheduled class meetings. 

Students taking this course online:

If you are taking this course online, it is conducted entirely via the virtual Angel classroom. There are no required sessions on campus. However, to "attend" class you must accomplish the following items.

• Complete the check in process before the end of the first week of class.
• Log in to the course web site at least once every week.
• Substantially complete and submit each assignment.

Exceptions to the above are granted under extraordinary circumstances such as illness, military commitments, or religious holidays.

Midterm and final exams are conducted via the Internet.  There is no component of the exams that require you to be on campus.

The midterm exam will be made available at the beginning of the week indicated in the course syllabus. It must be completed by midnight on the last day of the week indicated. Midterm exams received after that point will receive a grade of zero. 

The final exam will be made available at the beginning of the week indicated in the course syllabus. It must be completed by midnight on the last day of the week indicated.  Final exams received after that point will receive a grade of zero. Only under emergency situations will you be able to make up a missed exam without prior approval.  I will require written documentation to support your request.

The exact due date of exams are listed in the course calendar in Angel and on the course syllabus.

Your willingness to ask questions will be one of the biggest factors in your success in this class. Check the class bulletin board first to make sure your question has not already been asked and answered. If it has not, post your question to the bulletin board. I monitor the bulletin board throughout the day on Monday through Friday. (Monday through Thursday in the summer term.) Other students may also answer your question. You can post questions on the bulletin board anonymously. Feel free to email me directly if you have a question and you are uneasy about asking that question on the bulletin board. I check the class email several times a day Monday through Friday. (Monday through Thursday in the summer term.)  Plan your work so that questions can be handled during these time periods. You may also make an appointment to meet with me in person if necessary. You may also call me with questions.

You should feel free to ask questions during class if you are taking this course on campus.  In addition to the above resources, I'm usually available directly before class for questions.

Please complete the class check in process prior to the end of the first week of classes. This is the add/drop deadline. You should also read the class welcome letter. Below is the class schedule. You may work at a faster pace than the schedule below describes. I suggest you follow the class schedule in sequence. Do not fall behind. The topics for bulletin board discussion will be those listed below during the weeks indicated. The assignments are due by midnight on the last day of the week indicated. The exact date is listed in the class calendar. Your userid and password will allow you to access all class materials on the first day of the term.