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Intermediate Computer Programming Using Visual Basic and Visual Studio
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This class is the second of four programming classes for VB. If you have never programmed before, you should start with Computer Science 105.

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Lessons	Projects, Slides, & Videos
Review Lesson ATM project from VB105. Making Decisions with IF statements, Select Case, & Loops. (Chapter 21) View Slides	VB105 Project 2 for review Get the ATM starter project so we can build it. Make sure to review how to use Resource Files & Regions. video Using the Select Case structure instead of If statements. Video
Lesson 5 Using Loops & data validation (Chapter 22)	Using Loops Loop Test Demo Using List boxes Part 1 Using List boxes Part 2 Video Data Validation Project Video Trapping Keystrokes note: A KeyPress event can involve any printable keyboard character, the CTRL key combined with a character from the standard alphabet or one of a few special characters, and the ENTER or BACKSPACE key. Use KeyDown and KeyUp event procedures to handle any keystroke not recognized by KeyPress, such as function keys, editing keys, navigation keys, and any combinations of these with keyboard modifiers. They fire in this order: KeyDown, KeyPress, KeyUp.
Lesson 6 File I/O, Try-Catch (Page 381), & Custom Subs (Chapter 25) Structured Error handling	Introduction to File I/O (Traditional Method) Loading a List Box from a disk file. Slides Videos for the "traditional" method: Part 1 Read from disk file Part 2 Write to a disk file Part 3 Structured Error Handlers & Custom Sub routines The TryParse Function Sample demo for TryParse function For Each Loops and the Controls Collection Using For-Each Loops Controls Collection Demo Introduction to File I/O (.Net Method) A simple file reader & writer File I/O Using Streams & Error Handling (video)
Lesson 7 Custom Functions, Classes, & Menus (chapters 12, 17, 25 & 26)	Object-Oriented Programming Techniques Introduction to Functions Part 1 Video Functions Part 2 Video Building Your First Class Module Video Using Class Modules Project Part 1 Using Class Modules Project Part 2 Using Class Modules Part 3 (with properties) Data Validation With Class! Using the "Like" keyword to test strings Working With Subs demo from class Working with Functions demo from class Working with Classes demo from class Drop-Down Menus & Windows Dialog controls
Lesson 8 Using Multiple Forms, Custom Classes, & introduction to simple SQL database applications.	Using Multiple Forms & 3-Tier Architecture Using Multiple Forms and Classes Ron's Auto Parts Project (Multiple forms & Three-Tier design without database) My Gear & Exit Icons for toolbars
Optional Lesson Introduction to simple SQL database projects.	Introduction to Simple Database Versions: Using VS wizards The Train Store: Multiple Forms with Database The Train Store Demo with Report Viewer More complex database programming: Using VS wizards and code to control the Table Adapter. ATM SQL DB Demo version Introduction to MDI Applications My Train Store MDI with DB version
Extras	How to send emails MapQuest Demo Web browser project Show Photo in Picture Box Trapping Keystrokes & how to make Enter work like Tab key Building a String to add items to a list box Working with the "My" namespace. How to play a video/music using the Media Player control Using Resource Files in your projects